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Gaza holds final of tournament honouring more than 1,000 slain athletes

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Published 11/5/2026 10:46:34 AM

Gaza holds final of tournament honouring more than 1,000 slain athletes | Gaza

The final of Gaza’s ‘Thousand Martyrs’ Cup marks the return of organised football after nearly three years of war. The tournament honours more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes killed since October 2023, as players compete amid widespread destruction and fans find a rare moment of joy.

Published On 5 Nov 2026

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Arab-majority party Ra’am and the Democrats have backed Gadi Eisenkot in a bid to form Israel’s next government. The endorsement comes amid Benjamin Netanyahu’s attacks on Arab-majority lists following their record turnout in last week’s election.

Published On 5 Nov 2026

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