Israel and Ireland football teams wear black armbands in Nations League matches amid Gaza conflict

In a UEFA Nations League match in Serbia, Israel's national football team wore black armbands to honor victims of the October 7 Hamas attack. This followed the Republic of Ireland's players wearing armbands in their previous match to protest the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams refusing to shake hands, reflecting the political tensions surrounding the games.