After the storm - the moment of truth arrives: Israel vs. Ireland in the Nations League

The Israeli national team hosts Ireland in a particularly charged Nations League match, after the Irish considered boycotting it, will wear black armbands in memory of 'the victims in Gaza' and will not shake hands. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar harshly criticized the move. On the pitch: Daniel Peretz in goal, Guy Mizrahi, Nikita Stoyanov and Raz Shlomo in defense, Gabi Kanikovsky and Eliel Peretz in midfield, Manor Solomon, Anan Khalaili and Dor Turgeman up front.

The Israeli national team hosts the Irish national team in Debrecen in the second round of the Nations League, in a match that has garnered global headlines due to its political, not sporting, aspect. The visitors considered boycotting the match, postponed the final training session and press conference by about five hours for a vote among the players. Only backup goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu chose to actually boycott, but the entire team announced protest measures: wearing black armbands in memory of 'the victims in Gaza', refraining from shaking hands with Israeli players, and additional gestures. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar harshly criticized the move on X in a tweet in Hebrew and English, comparing the Irish salute to a Nazi salute at a 1939 game in Germany to their current support for what he called 'Palestinian terror'. UEFA did not respond. On the pitch, Daniel Peretz will start in goal, the defensive line includes Guy Mizrahi, Nikita Stoyanov and Raz Shlomo, in midfield Gabi Kanikovsky and Eliel Peretz, up front Oscar Gloch, and in attack Manor Solomon, Anan Khalaili and Dor Turgeman instead of the suspended Sayed Abu Farhi.