Gaza celebrates Spain's World Cup victory as political symbol

People in Gaza gathered at cafes and outdoor screenings to cheer on Spain in the World Cup final, defying the risk of Israeli attacks. The match took on a political dimension for Palestinians: Spain has backed Palestinian rights, while Israel was seen to support Argentina. Spain's 1-0 victory sparked spontaneous street celebrations across Gaza.

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