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Ireland to fulfil Nations League fixture with Israel after players vote
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Bazunu says his decision to withdraw was based on a 'personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong'.
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's football team voted on Saturday to fulfil a Nations League tie with Israel despite goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu pulling out of the match due to unease over the war in Gaza.