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Gazans Watch World Cup Under Fire, Rally Around Egyptian Coach's Flag Gesture
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Gazans Watch World Cup Under Fire, Rally Around Egyptian Coach's Flag Gesture
Palestinians in Gaza have been watching 2026 World Cup matches on solar-powered screens while enduring Israeli airstrikes, and say Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan's Palestinian flag display united them.
- Gazans watch matches on screens in markets run by solar batteries, which families carry during displacement.
- Residents gather in tented camps to watch Arab teams, particularly Egypt, due to historical ties with the country.
- Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan carried the Palestinian flag after Egypt's match against Australia and stated that genocide is occurring in Gaza.
- Abdelrahman Ghanem, a Palestinian doctor, said Hassan's statements made even non‑football fans follow Egypt matches, and that they feel "one people."
TopicsGaza Warfootballpalestinian-israeli conflictEgypt2026 FIFA World CupDisplaced FamiliesIsrael-Gaza War
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