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Ireland Beat Israel but No Handshakes Due to War in Gaza
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Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.
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...
Republic of Ireland players refused to shake hands with Israel before their Nations League victory in Hungary after a controversial build-up.