The Palestine national football team has withdrawn from the Merdeka Cup tournament in Malaysia due to the conflict between Israel and Gaza.

The tournament's organizers announced the decision, citing the ongoing situation as the reason for the withdrawal. As a result, the opening match between Palestine and Tajikistan has been canceled.

This is a significant setback for the Merdeka Cup, which was originally set to feature four teams, including Palestine, Tajikistan, Malaysia, and India.