The decision came after uncertainty surrounded Monday\u2019s first meeting between the two teams, which is scheduled to be played in Debrecen, Hungary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A pre-match press conference involving the Irish team was delayed on Saturday, while the players also missed their scheduled training session at the Nagyerdei Stadium. A group of players was understood to have met at the team hotel to discuss the situation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The FAI later confirmed that the fixture would take place after consulting the players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Association made this decision following consultation with the Republic of Ireland players who shared different views and a majority expressed that the fixtures should be played,\u201d the FAI said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Association respects the views of all players involved and appreciates the level of sensitivity concerning these fixtures.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The delay had led to speculation that the match could be called off, with reports suggesting that the players were considering issuing a statement. There was also speculation that one player had been unwilling to take part in the fixture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Republic of Ireland began their Nations League campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Kosovo in Pristina on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following that match, Ireland midfielder Jason Knight had expressed his concerns about facing Israel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s difficult. I don\u2019t think the game should be going ahead, but it is going ahead. We\u2019ll have a deeper talk about it, and what that means, we\u2019ll get our thoughts as a group and go from there,\u201d Knight said to the BBC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Knight added that he would try to concentrate on football while also making his views known when he felt it was appropriate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s difficult. I don\u2019t think the game should be going ahead, but it is going ahead. We\u2019ll have a deeper talk about it, and what that means, we\u2019ll get our thoughts as a group and go from there,\u201d Knight said to the BBC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Republic of Ireland will now face Israel in Debrecen on Monday, with the fixture forming part of their Nations League campaign.<\/p>\r\n\r\n