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War & Conflict2h 23m ago

Gazans displaced by conflict are watching World Cup matches amidst destroyed infrastructure and ongoing violence.

Gaza Strip, Khan Younis, Gaza City

Who
Fadi Al-Arawi, Alaa Babli, Hani Abu Rizq, Mustafa Siam
What
Gazans displaced by conflict are watching World Cup matches amidst destroyed infrastructure and ongoing violence.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:49:28 GMT · 2h 23m ago
Where
Gaza Strip, Khan Younis, Gaza City ·
Why
The ongoing conflict and Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip have displaced residents, destroyed homes and sports facilities, and suspended professional sports leagues.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The conflict in Gaza has severely disrupted daily life, forcing residents to watch events like the World Cup in makeshift shelters or cafes with unreliable power, and has devastated the region's sports infrastructure and athlete community, with significant casualties reported among Palestinian athletes.

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    Gazans displaced by conflict are watching World Cup matches amidst destroyed infrastructure and ongoing violence.
  2. War & Conflict2h 23m ago
    Fadi Al-Arawi, a footballer, attempted to watch a World Cup match from a school shelter in Khan Younis, Gaza, due to being displaced by the ongoing conflict.
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  3. War & Conflict2h 26m ago
    Fadi Al-Arawi, a footballer from Gaza, watches the World Cup match between Qatar and Switzerland with friends using a flickering internet connection.
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