Scotland captain Caroline Weir says players have discussed the issues surrounding their World Cup qualifiers against Israel, but believes questions over the fixture should be directed towards governing bodies rather than the squad.

The nations meet twice in the space of six days behind closed doors at a neutral venue in Hungary after Uefa ruled that no matches can be held in Israel for security reasons.

Speaking before Friday's meeting, Weir acknowledged the difficult position players find themselves in but insisted the squad remain focused on their responsibilities on the pitch.

"I think it's fair for the questions to be asked," said Weir. "We know that we've been in this situation before. I don't think the questions are for the players.

"I think the questions are for the governing bodies, Uefa, Fifa. I think it puts players in a very tricky position. Because we're footballers, we know we have a job to do.

"We're not naive to the fact of what's going on in the political situation. And those questions, rightly so, should be asked. But again, it's not for players really to comment on that.

"It's for people higher up that actually make the decisions."

Scotland have already secured a place in the play-offs later this year and sit joint top of their qualifying group alongside Belgium on eight points, with Israel two points further back.

Weir revealed the squad had openly discussed the circumstances surrounding the fixtures and said the players were united in their views.

"We've come together as a group and discussed what's going on and the situation," she said.

"We're very tight-knit and we're all on the same page and aligned with how we feel."

Head coach Melissa Andreatta echoed her captain's comments, insisting Scotland's focus remains firmly on the task ahead.

Andreatta expects a difficult challenge from an Israel side who have also qualified for play-offs.

"I think they're a very technical team and well-organised and structured to make it difficult for teams to play," she said.

"They will try to get us on the counter-attack. They have some great players who can finish chances and take goals from anywhere. That includes from set-pieces."

Friday's match will mark another significant personal milestone for Weir as she earns her 110th Scotland cap.

The 30-year-old has her sights firmly on next year's World Cup in Brazil, saying: "That's what I dream of, for sure. It's my biggest ambition for the next 12 months, 18 months.

"It's not easy, but ask anyone in this team and that's exactly where they want to be."

Weir's journey began as a youngster with Elgin Star in Dunfermline before a career that has taken her to Hibernian, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City.

For the past four years she has been a key figure at Real Madrid, where she scored 63 goals and provided 40 assists in 125 appearances.

At the weekend, she received a guard of honour when being substituted off in what could prove to be her final appearance for the Spanish club, with her contract due to expire.

While refusing to discuss her future plans, Weir reflected warmly on her time in Madrid.

"I've had an amazing four years," she said. "I have very fond memories and love playing and representing that club. It's a special place, special club.

"Living in Madrid and wearing the kit was a dream of mine. I was a Real Madrid fan growing up.

"When I signed, that was a special moment. Then in the last couple of years, playing in some big games and big moments, as a Scottish player I think it's been really cool.

"I've enjoyed every minute playing there."

You can watch Scotland v Israel on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app, with the match kicking off at 17:00 BST on Friday 5 June.