"Taoiseach's comments on Friday morning contradict calls from SIPTU, saying FAI members say safety concerns should rule out Israel fixtures"
"Taoiseach Micheál Martin has insisted there are no security reasons why the UEFA Nations League fixture between Ireland and Israel cannot go ahead in Dublin."
"Mr Martin also warned that it was imperative people understand there is no boycott of Israel - and that the public need to draw a distinction between the Israeli people and the actions of the Israeli government."
Taoiseach Micheál Martin asserted that there are no security reasons preventing the UEFA Nations League fixture between Ireland and Israel from taking place in Dublin. His position stands in contrast to calls from SIPTU and concerns raised by some FAI members about safety. Mr Martin emphasized that there is no boycott of Israel and that the public must distinguish between the Israeli people and the actions of the Israeli government. The comments frame the match as allowable on security grounds while urging nuanced public understanding of political versus human distinctions.
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