Ireland-Austria match halted twice over Gaza protests
The Ireland vs. Austria match in the UEFA Nations League was stopped twice during the first half due to pro-Palestinian protests. Fans threw tennis balls covered with stickers bearing the Palestinian flag colors, and a man entered the pitch carrying a Palestinian flag, causing a brief interruption. These protests are part of a broader wave of demonstrations in response to the war in Gaza, where protesters expressed their opposition to holding sporting events in front of Israel, viewing sports as political tools used to whitewash genocide. These demonstrations come after Ireland’s decision to recognize the Palestinian state in 2024, and amid rising opposition to holding matches with Israel or on occupied territory.
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