Boos Heard During Israeli Anthem in Pristina Before Kosovo Match

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A crowd in Pristina jeered throughout the playing of the Israeli anthem "HaTikvah" before the match against Kosovo. The booing was heard while the anthem was played in the stadium.

Some Kosovo players lowered their heads during the anthem, while the crowd continued to whistle piercingly. The jeering continued until the kickoff whistle.

Players of both teams shook hands after the match. The booing during the anthem has been repeated several times at meetings of the Israeli national team in recent years.