“Despite the late-night broadcasts and the challenges of life in Gaza, a portion of Gazans continues to follow the matches closely. For many, the participation of Arab teams provides an opportunity to cheer as though Palestine itself were competing,” Abu Ruzq said.
Their support for those teams carries a broader message, Abu Ruzq said, from a society decimated by genocide but still looking for moments of joy.
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