Israel game should not go ahead - Republic of Ireland's Knight
Summary
Jason Knight, a player for the Republic of Ireland football team, is the first from his team to say publicly that the game against Israel should not happen. The match is planned in Hungary, but no Irish fans will attend because of the conflict in Gaza. The players will discuss their feelings about the game before it takes place.Key Facts
- Jason Knight made his debut for Ireland in 2020 and has played 44 times for the national team.
- Ireland and Israel are scheduled to play on Sunday in Debrecen, Hungary.
- The return match will be in Serbia on October 4.
- Calls to cancel the games have grown because of the ongoing war in Gaza.
- The Ireland players will meet to discuss their stance on playing the game.
- The Ireland game will be behind closed doors, with no fans from Ireland present.
- The conflict started with an attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023.
- Since then, Israel’s military has launched a large offensive in Gaza, leading to many deaths.
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