Kosovo supporters booed and whistled Israel's national anthem before the 0-0 Nations League draw in Pristina on Saturday, giving the visiting side another hostile reception over their country's actions in Gaza. Some Kosovan players bowed their heads while the anthem was played, while Israel's players and coaching staff sang passionately, apparently in defiance of the home fans.

The booing and whistling continued throughout the match, which ended goalless despite Kosovo midfielder Veldin Hodža being sent off in the 67th minute for a second yellow card, the result of a tactical foul.S1S2

The fixture follows a contentious series of games Israel played last month against Ireland, when Irish players bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem and avoided shaking hands with their counterparts. Those matches were overshadowed by protests in Ireland, which led the Football Association of Ireland to move the home game from Dublin to a neutral venue in Serbia with no fans present. The controversy did not end there, as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu chose to boycott the matches.S1S2