"In several clips widely shared online Monday, the 18-year-old could be seen waving a Palestinian flag from inside an open-top bus to cheers from jubilant crowds."
"Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Barcelona to greet their heroes during the parade around the Spanish city. Barca won their 29th La Liga title with a 2-0 victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, marking the second time the league's outcome has been decided by the result of an El Clasico match."
"Since the start of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023, the city of Barcelona has served as a major hub for pro-Palestinian activism in Spain. It has also been the site of large regular pro-Palestine protests and served as a departure point for aid flotillas attempting to break the blockade of the besieged and bombarded territory."
Tens of thousands of Barcelona fans packed the streets of a Spanish city for an open-top bus parade after winning the La Liga title. Barcelona secured its 29th league championship with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid in an El Clasico on Sunday. The parade featured players touring the city as jubilant crowds greeted them. Lamine Yamal, an 18-year-old Barcelona star, received praise for expressing solidarity with Palestine during the celebrations. In widely shared clips, he waved a Palestinian flag from inside the open-top bus while crowds cheered. Since October 2023, Barcelona has also been a major hub for pro-Palestinian activism, including large protests and aid flotilla departures aimed at breaking the blockade of Gaza.
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