Ireland news conference before Israel game cut short amid tensions

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The Republic of Ireland's pre-match press conference ahead of its Nations League game against Israel in Serbia ended early amid tense questions from Israeli journalists. The fixture follows Ireland's 3-0 win over Israel in Hungary, after debate within the Irish squad over playing during the Gaza war.

The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded questions from Israeli journalists. Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Hungary in their first match on Tuesday following a turbulent build-up in which the Irish squad voted to fulfil the fixture despite unease amongst the team over the war in Gaza.