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The game faced bitter opposition in Ireland over Israel’s actions in Gaza, with the players coming under huge pressure to boycott the two matches against Israel.
The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza.
The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won."