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Palestinians in Gaza Celebrate Spain's World Cup Win Over Argentina
Celebrations erupted across Gaza after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. The match offered a short pause from ongoing Israeli bombardments. Support for Spain reflected political stances by leaders in Spain and Israel.
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Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Spain's victory over Argentina in the football World Cup final on Sunday. The match took place amid continued Israeli bombardments on the enclave. Thousands gathered across Gaza to watch the game.
Many backed Spain because of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's criticism of Israel's military campaign and Benjamin Netanyahu's support for Argentina. The celebrations provided a brief respite from the bombardments, according to reports from the scene.
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