The Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Israel will be held behind closed doors at a neutral venue overseas, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) announced.
The decision comes after several pro-Palestinian Irish politicians and football figures urged the federation to withdraw from the ties over Israel's conduct during the war in Gaza.
Home fans disrupted Ireland's friendly with Qatar in Dublin by throwing tennis balls onto the pitch in protest against the games with Israel, leading to concerns about safety.
The FAI said it is "deeply conscious of the suffering and devastation being endured by civilians in Gaza" but has little choice but to play the games or risk forfeiting them and incurring disciplinary measures.
Forfeiting six points from their two matches against Israel could lead to relegation to League C in the Nations League and weaken the national side's ability to qualify for Euro 2028.
Israel will also use a neutral venue for their Nations League match against Ireland on September 27.
