Irish basketball players refused to shake hands with Israeli team. Israeli player had previously accused the team of anti-Semitism.
Irish association described the allegations as ‘inflammatory’ and ‘completely inaccurate’ Because of the Israel-Gaza war, the game did not take place in Israel, but in Riga, Latvia. Israel won the game clearly with 87:57. The Irish players stood in front of the substitutes' bench instead of in the middle of the field. The usual exchange of pennants also didn't take place.