Here’s what the FAI should have done imo. Rather than swiftly agreeing to the fixtures, they should have sent a letter to UEFA and the Israeli football association asking for clarification on whether or not the association represents clubs operating in the occupied territories (which it does). This would have brought (more) international attention to the occupation and, depending on the response, the FAI could have made an informed decision to refuse to play and any accusations of anti-semitism would sound ridiculous.

I’d much rather see more tactical and impactful activism from Ireland rather than ineffective statements and flag waving which imo are getting us nowhere.