Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath has said he expects the controversy surrounding his team's upcoming fixtures against Israel to "heat up" following disruptions during Thursday's friendly match against Qatar.

The Irish team secured a victory over Qatar in Thursday's friendly, but the match was reportedly disrupted, though specific details of the disruption were not provided in available reports.

McGrath's comments suggest that protests or opposition to the planned Israel fixtures are likely to intensify. The midfielder appears to be acknowledging the sensitive nature of the upcoming matches given the current geopolitical climate.

The Republic of Ireland is scheduled to play against Israel in upcoming fixtures, though the exact dates and venues were not specified in the reports. These matches are taking place amid ongoing international tensions in the Middle East.

The disruption of Thursday's Qatar match appears to be connected to broader concerns about the team's scheduled games against Israel, with McGrath indicating that such incidents may become more frequent or intense as those fixtures approach.