A former soldier who led IDF chants during Ireland’s controversial Nations League match against Israel has been linked to a recent photograph shared by the country’s health minister. The image, which resurfaced after the match, shows Jennifer Carroll MacNeill with Yoseph Haddad, who was present at the game. Haddad, who previously led chants supporting the Israeli military, posted a video of himself singing those chants on social media.
The health minister defended the image, though no official statement was made. Haddad, who has spoken publicly about his views, recently accused charities of spreading "lies" during a visit to the Irish parliament. His presence at the match sparked debate, with some players expressing unease over Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The Irish Football Association (FAI) has not yet commented on the situation, but tensions remain over the country’s approach to future matches involving Israel. Some players reportedly felt uncomfortable with the political context of the game.
The incident highlights ongoing divisions in Irish society regarding the country’s stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. As the FAI considers its next steps, the controversy continues to draw public attention.
