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Maram Humaid

How the Qatar World Cup will highlight Israel’s blockade of Gaza

Imposed in 2007, Israel’s blockade has been a huge obstacle for more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip facing strict restrictions on their movement [Mahmud Hams/AFP]

Gaza City – Palestinian footballer Fadi Jaber was overjoyed when Qatar won the bid to host the 2022 World Cup.

A 32-year-old professional footballer at a local club in the besieged Gaza Strip, Jaber started his sports career at an early age before going on to become a member of the Palestinian national team.

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