Palestinian FA reveals World Cup qualifying team with stark video from Gaza

CNN
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In the world of modern soccer, it’s not just the action on the field that pulls at the heart strings. The content creators in the teams’ media departments know that skillfully crafted video clips can heighten the emotional investment and engagement of the fans.

The video of the Palestinian team selection for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Jordan and Iraq is one of the starkest examples of this trend. Set amongst the rubble in Gaza, it depicts young fans who are finding pictures of their national team’s players on the beach, amid the wreckage of their urban environment, in street markets and inside a tented classroom.

A canvas image of defender…