Gaza celebrates World Cup victory of Spanish team they took into their hearts
“I support Spain because we see it as a country that stands with the Palestinian cause and supports Palestinian rights,” he said.View image in fullscreenPalestinians defied the risk of Israeli attacks to cheer on Spain. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesSpain has been among Europe’s most vocal critics of Israel’s war on Gaza and state-backed violence in the occupied West Bank. “Honestly, I felt like I was about to cry from happiness,” she said.
- ▪“I support Spain because we see it as a country that stands with the Palestinian cause and supports Palestinian rights,” he said.View image in fullscreenPalestinians defied the risk of Israeli attacks to cheer on Spain.
- ▪Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesSpain has been among Europe’s most vocal critics of Israel’s war on Gaza and state-backed violence in the occupied West Bank.
- ▪“Honestly, I felt like I was about to cry from happiness,” she said.
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0:48Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Spain's World Cup victory – videoWorld Cup 2026Gaza celebrates World Cup victory of Spanish team they took into their heartsPeople gather at cafes and outdoor screenings to support team after Spain’s backing for Palestinian rights Seham Tantesh in Gaza and Emma Graham-Harrison in JerusalemTue 21 Jul 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 21 Jul 2026 02.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Spanish football team’s World Cup win has been celebrated in the streets of Gaza, where Spain’s support for Palestinian rights and Israel’s backing for the Argentinian team turned the competition into more than a football showdown.Gathered at cafes and outdoor screenings, Palestinians defied the risk of Israeli attacks to cheer on a team they had taken to their…
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