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Ireland plays Israel despite Gaza protests, votes to fulfill fixture
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Ireland Defeats Israel
- Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in Debrecen, Hungary, amid Gaza-war protests.
- Irish players wore black armbands, bowed for Israel’s anthem and skipped handshakes.
- Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew, saying playing would be wrong given civilian deaths in Gaza.
- FAI warned a boycott could cost at least $6.3 million in UEFA sanctions.
- Emergency squad meeting resulted in a significant majority voting to fulfil the fixture.
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