Bosnian players protest by not shaking hands with Israeli players; Video

A dramatic incident took place during the U-21 Euro qualifier.

This incident took place during the Israel U-21 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina U-21 match.

The Bosnian players refused to shake hands with the Israeli players.

Most of the players walked away without shaking hands with the Israeli players.

This video has now gone viral on social media.

Here is the video:

If FIFA is sold to Israelis at least footballers have ethos!

Well done to the Bosnia and Herzegovina football players who faced Israel in a U21 Euro qualifier and most of the Bosnian players refused the pre-match handshake. pic.twitter.com/3zq9AAVk2j

— Earth Hippy 🌎🕊️💚 (@hippyygoat) April 1, 2026

Today, as Bosnia and Herzegovina faced Israel in a U21 Euro qualifier —played on ‘neutral’ ground in Hungary— most of the Bosnian players refused the pre-match handshake and walked straight to their half as an act of protest. pic.twitter.com/WZ7McKIKsv

— Leyla Hamed (@leylahamed) March 31, 2026

En el partido de clasificación para el Europeo Sub-21 entre Bosnia y Herzegovina e Israel, los jugadores bosnios rechazaron dar la mano a los jugadores israelitas.pic.twitter.com/5ED01AeSFi

— GRADA B pro (@GradaBpro) April 1, 2026

🚨🇧🇦🇮🇱 During a U21 Euro qualifier, Bosnia and Herzegovina players refused the pre-match handshake with Israel, walking straight to their half in a clear act of protest. #football #israel #bosnia #trending #IsraelTerroristEntity #viral #telaviv #IsraelCrimes #Israël pic.twitter.com/mk8mzhPRC6

— Egiptus Entertainment LLC ® (@egiptusENT) April 1, 2026