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Palestinian War Amputees Compete in Gaza Marathon
The event drew thousands and included a simultaneous Gaza race with more than 2,500 runners, highlighting Palestinian resilience after years of disruption.
- On Friday, the Palestine International Marathon returned to Bethlehem after a three-year hiatus, drawing thousands of participants to the West Bank. The event signaled Palestinians' determination to resume public life despite ongoing regional conflict.
- Organizers held the tenth edition under the slogan 'We Run for Freedom' to highlight restrictions on Palestinian movement. The event had been suspended for three years due to the Israel-Hamas war and heightened Israeli security measures affecting the territory.
- Finishing second in the full marathon, former detainee Mohamad Al-Assi dedicated his run to Palestinians still in prison. More than 13,000 people participated across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, including around 1,000 from various countries.
- Simultaneous races in Gaza allowed more than 2,500 Palestinian participants to compete for the first time. Participants raised the slogan 'We run for Gaza,' emphasizing national unity despite the devastation of recent war.
- The route looped twice to avoid checkpoints, highlighting how Israeli security measures restrict movement in the West Bank. Organizers noted that while marathon runners elsewhere may 'hit a wall' physically, those here 'literally hit the Wall.
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Yesterday, after 3 years of stops due to Israel's war in Gaza, the Palestine Marathon ran. The event is open to people from other parts of the world...
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