For Many Palestinians, the Olympics Are Easy to Root for but Hard to Actually Watch
Briefly

Displaced by war, Mariam Moeen Awwad in Gaza hopes to follow Paris Olympics on her father's phone, seeking connection amidst devastation.
War-torn Palestinians find it challenging to feel excitement over the Olympics due to ongoing death, destruction, and lack of basic amenities like electricity.
For Gazans preoccupied with loss and struggle, interest in sports and culture is overshadowed by difficulties in accessing news and staying informed amid power shortages.
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