Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

Just months after lobbying for the banishment of the Israeli national soccer from UEFA, Ireland has agreed to play Israel this fall in Nations League matches. 

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) just approved a motion calling for Israel to be banned from UEFA in November. 

The FAI joined the soccer federations of Norway and Turkey in calling for Israel's banishment, citing the country's war in Gaza. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also made a similar plea. The motions were ultimately rejected.