The two football teams face off Sunday on neutral ground before a return match in Serbia, with Ireland voting to play both matches against Israel.
As Switzerland votes Sunday on enshrining "perpetual and armed" neutrality in its Constitution, the debate revives questions about Irish neutrality.
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ has announced the country's withdrawal from the contest for the second consecutive year, citing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
According to Le Monde, Ireland has decided not to participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
While visiting Ireland for a golf tournament held at a family property, Donald Trump expressed his desire to see a united Ireland during a press conference with the Irish prime minister.
The American president began a visit to Ireland on Saturday, with two official meetings scheduled in Dublin before spending several days golfing.
The U.S. president arrived in Dublin on Saturday for a weekend combining diplomacy with leisure at one of his hotel complexes, according to France 24.
Visiting Ireland for a golf tournament at one of his resort properties, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Irish leaders and voiced support for the reunification of the island.
The U.S. president is making a trip to Ireland that combines leisure and diplomatic meetings, according to a France 24 report from Dublin.