Historical disputes over the second World War and the Holocaust have strained relations between Poland and Israel in the past.

Kian Leavy, having come off the bench at the end of the first half for an injured Romal Palmer, had the best chance of the game in the 59th minute but his left footed strike came off the post.

The Dublin side have a mountain to climb in the second leg at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday, although a place in the Europa Conference League group stage has already been guaranteed regardless of the outcome.