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Irish soccer team wears black armbands, refuse to shake Israeli players' hands during match

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During a UEFA Nations League match in Debrecen, Hungary, the Irish national soccer team declined to participate in pre-match handshakes with the Israeli team. Additionally, the Irish players bowed their heads during the playing of the Israeli national anthem and wore black armbands throughout the game.

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Jerusalem Post Highlights internal team conflict and player demands to boycott the match.
Middle East Eye Focuses on the specific physical gestures of protest during the ceremony.
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