FAI president Paul Cooke said Ireland could have faced undetermined penalties if the team had not played its Nations League fixture against Israel.
Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says Ireland squad members feel conflicted about participating in fixtures while the situation in Gaza continues, amid growing public pressure.
The Republic of Ireland winger addressed calls to boycott upcoming Nations League matches against Israel.
The winger said players should not bear the brunt of a public campaign to boycott the Nations League games against Israel.