Protesters throw tennis balls and call on Ireland to boycott second match against Israel
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Protesters disrupted a sports match involving the Republic of Ireland by throwing tennis balls onto the field and waving Palestinian flags. The demonstration was organized to demand that Ireland boycott a second upcoming match against Israel in response to Israeli actions in Gaza.
While protesters called for a complete sporting boycott, the Football Association of Ireland has resisted these demands. Association officials cited the threat of potential sanctions from UEFA as the reason for maintaining scheduled fixtures against Israel.
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Al Jazeera (QA)Highlights the disruption itself and the broader boycott demands against Israel.
Arab News (SA)Provides institutional context, explaining the football association's resistance due to potential UEFA sanctions.
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