Israeli journalists were reportedly barred from attending a post-match media briefing following the Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel.

The incident occurred in Belgrade, where the international fixture was hosted. The match, which had already been subject to heightened diplomatic and security tensions, was followed by a highly unusual media restriction that saw reporters from Israel excluded from the standard post-match press proceedings.

According to reports, the decision to restrict access to the media call has sparked controversy and raised questions regarding media protocols at international sporting events. The fixture itself had been moved to a neutral venue in Belgrade due to ongoing security concerns in the region.

Further details regarding the specific directive to exclude the journalists, or which sporting or security authorities authorized the decision, have not been fully clarified. Representatives for the respective football associations have been contacted for comment regarding the circumstances surrounding the media ban.