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Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Protesters throw tennis balls and call on Ireland to boycott second match against Israel

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

DUBLIN (AP) — Protesters against Ireland playing its Nations League games against Israel interrupted the team's match against Austria on Thursday by throwing tennis balls onto the field.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Protestors call on Ireland to boycott second Nations League match against Israel (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Protesters are opposing Ireland's Nations League matches against Israel due to Israel's actions in Gaza

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Protesters throw tennis balls and call on Ireland to boycott second match against Israel (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    DUBLIN (AP) — Protesters against Ireland playing its Nations League games against Israel interrupted the team's match against Austria on Thursday by throwing tennis balls onto the field.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Protesters halt game as calls grow on Ireland to boycott second Israel game (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Republic of Ireland's game halted by tennis balls thrown and invader with Palestine flags amid Israel boycott demand.

  4. The Guardian

    Pro-Palestine protests interrupt game as Ireland pass up 2-0 lead in draw against Austria (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Protests halted events in Dublin twice before the Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after Austria came back in the second half of their Nations League encounter at the Aviva Stadium.

  5. Al-Monitor

    Ireland game interrupted twice by Gaza protests (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The Nations League football match between Ireland and Austria in Dublin on Thursday was twice briefly interrupted by demonstrations in support of Palestine. In the 19th minute, spectators threw tennis balls covered in Palestinian flag stickers onto the field.

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