Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Summary
The Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon were held again in Bethlehem after a two-year break caused by the Gaza War. Thousands of runners and spectators from the West Bank and abroad took part, with the races happening alongside an event in Gaza during a fragile ceasefire in the Palestinian Territory.Key Facts
- The Palestine Marathon returned to Bethlehem in the West Bank after a two-year pause.
- The break was due to restrictions linked to the Gaza War.
- Thousands of runners and spectators attended from both the West Bank and other countries.
- A related race took place at the same time in Gaza.
- The event happened during a fragile ceasefire in the Palestinian Territory.
- The marathon included both full and half marathon races.
- The return of the event attracted international attention.
- Bethlehem is a city in the West Bank, an area with ongoing political tensions.
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