Ireland’s clash with Austria interrupted by Palestine protests — tennis balls thrown and a pitch invader

A Nations League football match between Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin was temporarily halted due to a protest concerning the situation in Palestine. During the game, individuals threw tennis balls onto the pitch, and a pitch invader entered the field of play, causing a disruption to the proceedings.

The tennis balls used in the demonstration featured the Palestinian flag. The incident reflects ongoing efforts by activists to use high-profile sporting events as a platform to draw attention to the conflict in the Middle East.