Ireland defeats Israel in controversial UEFA Nations League match
Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.
Sport
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Republic of Ireland put controversy aside to earn impressive win over Israel
Football and politics are inseparable in the modern world, no matter how many people wish they were not. But whether the beautiful game can ease the ills of our age is another matter. After a week in
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theguardian.com
27.09.2026
Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Impending Attack on Israel Before Oct. 7
The alert adds to claims that the Israeli leader ignored signs of Hamas’s battle plans, giving his election opponents fuel.
World
wsj.com
27.09.2026
Ireland players refuse handshakes before Nations League win over Israel
Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with the Israeli team before their Nations League match on Sunday night.
World
news.sky.com
27.09.2026
Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
An Israeli Apache helicopter struck a commercial centre near Mayfadoun in Southern Lebanon.
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aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen
Republic of Ireland claim the first win of their Nations League B3 campaign with an impressive showing in a 3-0 victory against Israel in Debrecen.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
27.09.2026
Israel revokes Dutch diplomats’ status over sanctions on settlements
Israel escalates retaliatory measures as Western sanctions target illegal West Bank settlements.
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Pubs in Ireland refuse to screen Israel match in protest over Gaza genocide
Ireland has been thrust into the global spotlight over two controversial Nations League football games against Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Israel v Republic of Ireland, Norway v Portugal, Germany v Greece: Nations League – live
Updates from 7.45pm BST kick-offs in Nations LeagueLive scores | Email John | And follow us over on TikTokThe news from that Dutch win, Xavi’s first as coach, is that Cody Gakpo was forced off with an
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theguardian.com
27.09.2026
Republic of Ireland beat Israel in controversial Nations League meeting
The Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in their controversial Nations League fixture at a neutral venue in Hungary.
Sport
skysports.com
27.09.2026
Stuck between Israeli military checkpoints
Israeli road closures have become a part of daily life for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
No handshakes between Republic of Ireland and Israel
The Republic of Ireland and Israel players do not shake hands with each other before Sunday's controversial Uefa Nations League game in Hungary.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
27.09.2026
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli opposition leaders unite to drive out Netanyahu
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli opposition leaders unite to drive out Netanyahu
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Who is Gavin Bazunu, and why is he boycotting the Ireland vs Israel match?
Bazunu says his decision to withdraw was based on a 'personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong'.
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Irish PM rejects antisemitism concerns in Ireland amid dramatic vote over boycotting Israel game
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin rejected antisemitism claims as Ireland's soccer players held a dramatic last-minute vote on playing against Israel.
Politics
foxnews.com
27.09.2026
Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?
Smotrich’s words should not be dismissed as mere election rhetoric, human rights experts and analysts warn.
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Ireland team to wear black armbands as players vote to go ahead with Israel game
The Israeli FA issued a statement commending the FAI and the Irish squad for deciding to go ahead with the match, saying: "Football has won."
World
euronews.com
27.09.2026
Israel game goes ahead after Irish players’ vote; Isak returns to Liverpool after knock – matchday live
The latest football news, reaction and discussionToday’s fixtures | And you can mail matchday liveScotland: Sebastien Pocognoli’s reign began with a 0-0 draw with Slovenia yesterday afternoon. It’s a
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theguardian.com
27.09.2026
‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?
Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza, aligning with repeated Israeli calls to sideline the refugee aid agency.
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026
Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank
Smotrich told Ynet News that Israel needs to "go to war in Judea and Samaria, to do there what we did in Gaza'.
World
aljazeera.com
27.09.2026