Fans of Iran and Palestine paused for a moment's silence for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza Sunday as the two teams clashed in the Asian Cup in Doha.
The tournament in Qatar is taking place against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Some Palestinian players have lost loved ones in the conflict.
During the singing of the Palestinian anthem at the Education City Stadium, supporters draped in traditional Palestinian keffiyeh headscarves clasped shoulders, with the moment's silence following after. As the match got underway supporters of Iran also chanted, "Death to Israel" in Arabic.
General view during a minute's silence for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza. REUTERS
Palestine's supporters cheer for their team during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group C football match between Iran and Palestine at the Education City Stadium Sunday.
General view during a minute's silence for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza. REUTERS
Palestine's supporters cheer for their team during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group C football match between Iran and Palestine at the Education City Stadium Sunday.
General view during a minute's silence for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza. REUTERS
Palestine's supporters cheer for their team during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group C football match between Iran and Palestine at the Education City Stadium Sunday.
