Ireland has been thrust into the global spotlight over two controversial Nations League football games against Israel.
![Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu told his teammates he did not want to play [File: Stephen Pond/Getty Images]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/getty_6ab9600a74-1790533642.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Ireland has been thrust into the global spotlight over two controversial Nations League football games against Israel.
![Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu told his teammates he did not want to play [File: Stephen Pond/Getty Images]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/getty_6ab9600a74-1790533642.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
A chasm grows between the Glasgow club’s board and fans expressing solidarity with Gaza amid Israel’s assault.
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How a small group of Japanese revolutionaries secretly aided the Palestinian cause from Lebanon.

People in Aida refugee camp in occupied West Bank are frequently exposed to massive amounts of Israeli tear gas.

Some 393 refugees and migrants locked up tried to take their lives in 2015 – a record-high average of one a day.

Celtic fans in Scotland to “fly flag for Palestine” as the football team takes on the Israelis.

Palestinian Khader Adnan speaks with Al Jazeera about his recent release from Israeli jail after a 56-day hunger strike.
