Why Ireland players are wearing black armbands against Israel after player vote

Ireland to face Israel: The Republic of Ireland national football team take on Israel in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday evening. The match will take place at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen at 7.45pm BST. Ireland will wear black armbands: The gesture is in recognition of the lives lost in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Players voted on match taking place: Football Association of Ireland chief executive, David Courell, confirmed that players voted on whether they should boycott the match should between the two nations. Courell also explained that a "significant majority" were in favour of playing. One player withdrawn: The FAI have also stated that Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from the fixture, with the keeper releasing a statement on social media . Further gestures expected: Courell also told the media that Ireland players will make further gestures ahead of Sunday's match in Hungary, as well as their return 'home' fixture with Israel in a week's time. Reverse to be played in Serbia: The reverse clash between the two nations lands on Sunday, October 4 at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola. That match will play out behind closed doors. Ireland's other Nations League matches: Ireland will also take on Austria on Thursday, October 1. The nation lost their opening match of the competition 1-0 to Kosovo on Thursday, September 24. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page