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Street sports help Palestinians cope with trauma

Street sports help Palestinians cope with trauma

Summary

Many organized sports in Gaza are on hold because of ongoing conflict with Israel. However, some Palestinians are playing informal sports, like volleyball, to deal with long-term stress and trauma.

Key Facts

  • Formal sports activities have mostly stopped in Gaza.
  • The halt is due to ongoing conflict with Israel.
  • Some Palestinians engage in informal sports, such as volleyball.
  • These informal games help people cope with stress and traumatic experiences.
  • Tareq Abu Azzoum reported on a volleyball game taking place in central Gaza.

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