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Ireland to Host Israel Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests, FA Warns Sanctions

5/29/2026

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Jamie McGrath said Ireland will not be drawn into controversy after their Qatar win was halted twice by pro-Palestinian protests in Dublin.
Ireland will host Israel on Oct 4 at Aviva Stadium.
Israel’s Sep 27 home match will be moved to a neutral venue.
The Football Association of Ireland will proceed despite boycott calls and warns refusal could trigger disciplinary action.

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Jamie McGrath said Ireland will not be drawn into controversy after their Qatar win was halted twice by pro-Palestinian protests in Dublin.
Ireland will host Israel on Oct 4 at Aviva Stadium.
Israel’s Sep 27 home match will be moved to a neutral venue.
The Football Association of Ireland will proceed despite boycott calls and warns refusal could trigger disciplinary action.