TOPSHOT - Palestinians watch a five-a-side football match amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City on February 9, 2026. Despite a US-brokered truce that entered its second phase last month, violence has continued in the Palestinian territory, with Israel and Hamas trading accusations. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP via Getty Images)
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Gaza is playing soccer again

For the first time in over two years, Palestinians in Gaza are playing soccer again. After clearing rubble from a half-sized pitch, Gaza’s soccer leagues are hosting tournaments for players who haven’t been able to practice since the war began. CNN’s Christina Macfarlane reports on this moment of joy in Gaza City.

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TOPSHOT - Palestinians watch a five-a-side football match amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City on February 9, 2026. Despite a US-brokered truce that entered its second phase last month, violence has continued in the Palestinian territory, with Israel and Hamas trading accusations. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP via Getty Images)
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