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Ireland beat Israel but no handshakes due to war in Gaza
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- Sep 27, 2026, 9:42 PM UTC
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Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League clash on Sunday amid an eerie and sombre atmosphere that saw the Irish players wear black armbands...
The teams skipped the traditional pre-match handshakes and did not exchange pennants either.
The game faced bitter opposition in Ireland over Israel’s actions in Gaza with the players coming under huge pressure to boycott two matches against Israel. ..