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Ireland snub Israel with no handshakes, black armbands for Gaza genocide
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Ireland coach says players want to make it clear that taking part in the match is not an endorsement of what is happening in Gaza.
The Republic of Ireland squad refused to shake hands with the Israel players before Sunday's controversial UEFA Nations League game in Hungary.
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 over the war in Gaza.