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Republic of Ireland beat Israel after skipping handshakes
Original: Republic of Ireland beat Israel after skipping pregame handshakes
The Republic of Ireland defeated Israel in a football match, with the Irish team skipping the traditional pregame handshake ritual. ESPN reported the result alongside the handshake controversy, which has drawn attention given the ongoing tensions surrounding matches involving Israel. The score and competition details have not been specified in the available coverage.
Why now: The result combined with Ireland's symbolic refusal to shake hands with Israel amid heightened political tensions surrounding the conflict in the Middle East
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