Dozens in Indonesia protest Israel's presence at FIFA World Cup Under-20

Indonesians carry placards and shout slogans during a rally in Jakarta on Monday, March 20, 2023 to demand their government to reject the participation of Israel's team in the upcoming 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is to be hosted by Indonesia between May 20 and June 11. - AFP

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 20 (AP): Dozens of conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia's capital on Monday to protests Israel's first-ever participation in the FIFA World Cup Under-20 in Indonesia.

The world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation is hosting the U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11 in Indonesia’s six major cities. A total of 24 countries from five continents are participating, including Israel, after a two-year delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the host country, Indonesia is automatically qualified for the tournament.