Nearly Two Million in Madrid Chant "Free Palestine" at Spain's World Cup Victory Celebrations

Crowds at Spain's July 20 World Cup celebrations in Madrid raised Palestinian flags and chanted "Free Palestine." The gesture echoed teenager Lamine Yamal carrying a Palestinian flag during Barcelona's May title celebrations. Israel's defense minister accused Yamal of "inciting hatred"; Spanish PM Sánchez publicly defended him. Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank celebrated Spain's win, citing the flag gesture.