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Ireland team refused to shake hands with Israeli footballers in Hungary — Jerusalem Post
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The Jerusalem Post is an English-language Israeli broadsheet newspaper based in Jerusalem. It was founded in 1932 during the British Mandate of Palestine by Gershon Agron as The Palestine Post. In 1950, it changed its name to The Jerusalem Post. In 2004, the paper was bought by Mirkaei Tikshoret, a diversified Israeli media firm controlled by investor Eli Azur. The Jerusalem Post is published in English. Previously, it also had a French edition.
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Irish players wore black armbands and refused handshakes during the Nations League match against Israel, with goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu leaving the team.
Ireland beats Israel 3-0 in a tense Nations League match marked by no handshakes, black armbands and amid political tensions between the two countries.
Players from the Republic of Ireland wear black armbands, bow their heads during the Israeli anthem and refuse handshakes during a Nations League football match.