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Hamas and Houthis Praise Spain's World Cup Win with Anti-Israel Messages
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First reported by Walla · 16 hours ago
What happened
After Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Hamas and the Houthis congratulated the team while linking the victory to anti-Israel sentiments. Gaza residents celebrated publicly, and Egypt also welcomed the result, partly due to Argentina's elimination of Egypt earlier in the tournament.
- 01Hamas and Houthis praised Spain's World Cup win with anti-Israel political messages.
- 02Gaza residents celebrated Spain's victory on large public screens with Spanish flags.
- 03Hamas official Basem Naim said the win would anger Zionists and their allies.
- 04Houthi spokesperson Nasr al-Din Amer highlighted Spain's support for Gaza against Israel.
- 05Egyptian fans celebrated Spain's win, viewing it as revenge for Egypt's elimination by Argentina.
- 06Spain's victory became a platform for political expression amid Middle East tensions.
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