Palestinian football to resume in September after three-year war halt

Palestinian club football will resume in September following a three-year disruption caused by the ongoing war. The football association has named the inaugural tournament the 'Thousand Martyrs' Cup' in memory of 1,014 Palestinian athletes killed by Israel during the conflict, according to the association's data.

The resumption marks a significant step toward normalcy in Palestinian sports after years of suspension. The tournament will serve as both a competitive sporting event and a memorial to those lost during the war.