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Irish Broadcaster Scales Back Coverage of Matches Against Israel
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By זוהר צלח
First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Ireland's public broadcaster RTE will broadcast two soccer matches against Israel but will significantly reduce coverage, omitting commentators and advertisements due to controversy. The decision has drawn criticism from those demanding a full boycott and those who feel viewers deserve standard coverage.
- 01Irish broadcaster RTE will air matches against Israel but with reduced coverage.
- 02The decision includes no commentators, studios, or sponsorships.
- 03The move has angered both boycott advocates and those wanting normal broadcasts.
- 04Matches are scheduled for September 27 and October 4.
- 05The controversy follows calls for Israel's exclusion from European competitions.
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