Football Amidst War: Palestinian Amputees Train In War-Stricken Area Of Gaza

Gaza’s main soccer stadium was leveled during the Israel-Hamas war and it now serves as a tent camp for displaced families. In the Jabalia camp, however, the Palestinian Football Federation has carved out a new space for the game. They have cleared rubble, laid down worn artificial turf and erected a fence beside the remains of destroyed buildings. Palestinian amputees trained on the improvised field on Wednesday and on Saturday, two local teams faced off in a game on the same ground. Despite widespread destruction from the war and a fragile ceasefire, many here are reclaiming fragments of ordinary life, including soccer.

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