Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in a Nations League match on Sunday in a sombre atmosphere, with Irish players wearing black armbands in protest over the war in Gaza. The teams skipped the traditional pre-match handshakes and did not exchange pennants. Ireland's players bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem at the near-empty Debrecen stadium in Hungary. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticised Ireland's actions, accusing the country of being 'on the wrong side of history' and referencing historical incidents.
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