Hichem Mechichi says he respects Morocco's decision to recognize the Jewish state but Tunis won't follow suit

Organizers call event 'historic occasion,' as players from countries without diplomatic ties compete against those from Jewish state; Arab squad wins contest

Kais Saied won praise from supporters with strong statements against Israel, calling any ties with the Jewish state 'high treason'

Kais Saied, a political newcomer who scored a landslide election victory this week, says Jews without Israeli passports are welcome in his country