Israel to Wear Black Armbands for Ireland Match Honoring Oct. 7 Victims
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
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- Israel's soccer team will wear black armbands against Ireland.
- The armbands honor victims of the October 7 massacre.
- UEFA approved the gesture from the Israel Football Association.
- Ireland's team previously wore armbands for all conflict victims.
- The Irish team faced pressure to boycott the matches.
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