Troy Parrott continued his scoring form for the Republic of Ireland, but his first-half penalty was cancelled out as Israel secured a 1-1 draw in Sunday’s Uefa Nations League match in Serbia.
The striker scored his fourth goal in three international appearances from the spot after Jimmy Dunne was fouled, giving Ireland the lead before the interval.
Israel captain Dor Peretz equalised with a close-range finish after Oscar Gloukh’s effort deflected off Liam Scales.
Both sides had opportunities to claim victory at the TSC Arena, where the match took place behind closed doors.
Ireland substitute Chiedozie Ogbene forced an impressive save from Assaf Tzur, while Israel struck the woodwork twice.
With Kosovo and Austria also drawing in Pristina earlier on Sunday, Ireland remain third in Group B3, three points behind leaders Austria.
The result brought a difficult international window to a close for Ireland, with controversy surrounding the Israel fixtures dominating discussion.
Since the teams were drawn together in February, Irish players have faced calls to boycott the matches over the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
Irish Sport for Palestine’s “Stop The Game” campaign organised protests before and during Thursday’s meeting with Austria in Dublin.
The Football Association of Ireland nevertheless chose to fulfil both Israel fixtures at neutral venues. Ireland won the first encounter 3-0 in Hungary last week.
As in that match in Debrecen, there were no handshakes between the teams before kick-off in Backa Topola.
Ireland’s players bowed their heads during Israel’s national anthem, while captains Caoimhin Kelleher and Peretz did not shake hands or exchange pennants.
Ireland again wore black armbands, which FAI chief executive David Courell had previously described as a tribute to all those killed in the Gaza conflict.
Israel’s players also wore black armbands in remembrance of those who died in the attacks on 7 October 2023.
