Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson

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Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the team’s decision not to shake hands with Israel players before a Nations League match raised awareness of the Gaza conflict. Ireland won the game 3-0 in Hungary, and Hallgrimsson described the gesture as a form of protest and support for the cause.

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team had "raised awareness worldwide" about the Gaza conflict after they chose not to shake hands with Israel players before their 3-0 Nations League win in Hungary."I hope that will not be in the next game because they have shown support to the protest, they have raised awareness worldwide, not only in Ireland, on the subject and that is normally the reason for protesting, to raise awareness of a situation.