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Palestinian football leagues to resume in September after three‑year hiatus

After a three‑year suspension caused by the conflict in Gaza, the Palestinian Football Association announced the restart of domestic leagues in September. The inaugural ‘Thousand Martyrs’ Cup will feature over 200 clubs from Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanese refugee camps, honoring 1,014 athletes killed during the war. President Jibril Rajoub called for international support and urged FIFA to enforce uniform regulations, while condemning Israeli settlement activity.

Aug 10, 2026

Soccer as Sanctuary: Palestinian-American Youth Find Hope in New Jersey

In a modest soccer complex on the outskirts of Paterson, New Jersey, a group of children gathers each afternoon, their sneakers scuffing the artificial turf as laughter echoes across the field. Their coach, Omar Abdulaziz, founded the Palestino Soccer Academy three years ago to teach soccer within Palestinian culture and to give children a refuge from the trauma of conflict. The academy, anchored around the Palestinian-American community, welcomes kids of all backgrounds, offering them purpose, camaraderie, and a way to process the pain of a war that has ripped through Gaza.

Jun 20, 2026

Palestinian Football Chief Awaits U.S. Visa Amid FIFA Diplomacy

Palestinian Football Association president Jibril Rajoub is stranded in Mexico City, waiting for a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His struggle reflects wider visa restrictions on Palestinian passport holders and a diplomatic clash between FIFA, Israel, and the United States.

Jun 13, 2026

Palestinian Christian Soccer Player Natalie Abu Dayyeh Detained in West Bank Raid

Israeli forces seized Natalie Abu Dayyeh, a Palestinian Christian student and national team midfielder, during a pre‑dawn operation near Birzeit University. Her detention, alongside three other women, has sparked condemnation from religious leaders, the Palestine Football Association and human‑rights advocates.

Jun 6, 2026