
Gaza celebrates Spain's World Cup win as football becomes Palestinian rights flashpoint
Spain’s backing for Palestinian rights turned a World Cup game into a high-risk street signal in Gaza.
By Mohammed Al-Shehri·· 3 min

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Spain’s backing for Palestinian rights turned a World Cup game into a high-risk street signal in Gaza.

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