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Ireland squad vote to play Israel tie despite Gaza unease
The Republic of Ireland football squad has voted to go ahead with their World Cup qualifying match against Israel, despite unease among players over the conflict in Gaza. The decision, reported by AFP and Yahoo Sports, resolves uncertainty over whether the team would fulfil the fixture, with discussion focusing on the tension between players' moral concerns and their professional commitments.
Why now: The squad's vote touches on the wider debate over sporting ties with Israel during the Gaza conflict.
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- Ireland squad vote to play Israel tie despite Gaza unease · afp.com
- Ireland squad vote to play Israel tie despite Gaza unease · Yahoo Sports
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