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FIFA World Cup Arouses Gazans' Enthusiasm Despite Daily Woes

By IANS News December 09, 2022 • 11:06 AM View: 1902

FIFA World Cup: Harsh living conditions in Gaza, the besieged Palestinian enclave, have not tempered the residents' passion for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, which is being held in the Middle East for the first time.

Omar Baalousha, in his 40s, came to Saad Saiel public hall early to save a front seat to watch the matches that aired on a big-screen television placed at the center of the hall.

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