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Ireland players refuse handshakes with Israelis before Nations League match
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Israelis are the citizens, nationals, and permanent residents of the State of Israel, a multiethnic state. The largest ethnic group is Jews who account for 75% of the population, the second largest ethnic group is Arabs who represent 20% of the population, and the remaining 5% of the population are other ethnic and religious minorities such as Samaritans. Among Jews, 80% were born in Israel (sabras) and the rest are Jewish immigrants. Over 50% of the Jewish population is of at least partial Mizrahi descent.
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Republic of Ireland players bow their heads and wear black armbands in recognition of all lives lost in the Gaza …
Ireland beats Israel 3-0 in a tense Nations League match marked by no handshakes, black armbands and amid political tensions between the two countries.
Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.