What Gaza said to Egypt and the Egyptians - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA

Gaza’s remarks about Egypt highlighted a pro-Egypt atmosphere during the 2026 World Cup, portraying it as a rare moment of shared support amid hardship. The account references Gaza Strip residents gathering in tents and watching Egypt play Australia, emphasizing restraint and “killing and despair,” followed by celebration after Egypt’s win. It also points to Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan raising a Palestinian flag in the stadium and media comments dedicating Egypt’s victory to both the Egyptian and Palestinian people. The article claims this prompted chants including “freedom for Palestine” and notes similar public scenes in Arab streets of London. It concludes by arguing there is no evidence of Arab hatred toward Egypt, citing Jordanian fans cheering Egypt’s qualification to the Round of 16 of the 2026 tournament.