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World Cup, summer vacation could lead to increased West Bank violence, IDF fears

by | Jul 6, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

Palestinian Morocco fans gather for a public screening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Morocco and Canada in Hebron, the occupied West Bank, on July 4, 2026.  (photo credit: Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
“Watching the World Cup is currently the most popular pastime across the West Bank. Residents are watching games all night, which requires us to change our activity schedule,” a military source said.