Irish soccer players wear black armbands, refuse to shake hands ahead of contentious match vs Israel
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September 27, 2026
Israel and Ireland competed against each other in a highly contentious Nations League match on Sunday in Hungary. Ireland faced pressure to boycott the match from fans at home over Israel’s response in Gaza following the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks…