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Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.
Ireland easily beat Israel in a Nations League fixture that 24 hours earlier appeared in doubt. One Irish player pulled out of the match to express his opposition to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Ireland's Nations League match against Israel was marked by protests on the pitch over the war in Gaza. The game went ahead following days of controversy and debate among Irish players over whether...