Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that boycotting events due to Israeli participation could “disadvantage” Ireland. He added that while he “disagreed profoundly” with accusations of anti-semitism by an Israeli player against the Irish women's basketball team, it was “their decision” if they chose to play the match. Varadkar's comments come amid controversy over Ireland’s 2025 FIBA women's EuroBasket qualifier against Israel on Thursday afternoon. READ MORE: 'Stiffer sentences' for arson attacks that will be considered 'hate crime', Taoiseach warns Several Irish players refused to play against Israel due to the ongoing situation in Palestine. There have also been calls for...