Palestinians in Ramala embrace Spain's World Cup team as political solidarity against Gaza war

Summary

The article reports on Palestinian support for the Spanish national football team (La Roja) during the World Cup, particularly in Ramala (West Bank) and Gaza. This support stems from gratitude toward the Spanish government's critical stance on Israel's actions in Gaza. Palestinians express that cheering for Spain feels like supporting their own people, contrasting with their rejection of Arab countries' teams due to those governments' perceived inaction. The piece captures emotional encounters between Spaniards and Palestinians, highlighting the political dimension of sports fandom in the context of the Gaza conflict.

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