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 was cut short amid tense exchanges with Israeli journalists. The article also notes Irish players' symbolic gesture during Israel's national anthem at the match.

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.During that match the Irish players wore armbands and pointedly lowered their heads while the Israeli national anthem played.