The Republic of Ireland and Israel players do not shake hands with each other before Sunday's controversial Uefa Nations League game in Hungary.

The Republic of Ireland players bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem

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The Republic of Ireland and Israel players did not shake hands with each other before Sunday's controversial Uefa Nations League game in Hungary

After walking on to the pitch at Nagyerdei Stadion, the Republic of Ireland squad stood for their national anthem and appeared to bow their heads before Israel's anthem

Following the anthems, the two teams did not line up for the traditional handshakes

There was also no exchange of pennants between Republic of Ireland captain Dara O'Shea and Israel skipper Manor Solomon, who did not shake hands

The fixtures have been embroiled in controversy since February when the two teams were drawn to play each other in Group B3

The Republic of Ireland players have faced calls to withdraw from the games because of the ongoing Israel-Gaza war with a "Stop The Game" campaign - organised by the pressure group Irish Sport for Palestine - gathering pace

However, the players voted to fulfil the fixture during a lengthy meeting at the team's hotel in Debrecen on Saturday