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Republic of Ireland beat Israel after skipping pregame handshakes
The Republic of Ireland defeated Israel in a match played after the Irish side skipped the traditional pregame handshakes. The gesture avoided direct contact between the teams amid ongoing tensions related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, and the result itself is drawing attention alongside the pointed pre-match snub.
Why now: The combination of a politically charged boycott of the handshakes and an Irish win made the match a talking point.
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