Following Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, Arab and pro-Palestinian online circles quickly reframed the result as a symbolic victory over Israel and Zionism, according to a commentary from The Zioneer. The reaction included praise for Hamas, Palestinian flags, and mockery of Argentine President Javier Milei, a pro-Israel figure.
In a commentary published Monday afternoon, The Zioneer examined the online reaction to Spain's World Cup final victory over Argentina, noting that within minutes of the final whistle, Arab and pro-Palestinian online circles reframed the sporting result as a symbolic victory over the Jewish state. The response included praise for Hamas, displays of Palestinian flags, nostalgia for 'Al-Andalus,' and mockery of Argentine President Javier Milei, an outspoken supporter of Israel. 'Spain won because it played better football,' the commentary states, but adds that the reaction 'showed again how quickly anything, even the world’s most popular game, can become another front in the war against Israel.' The commentary builds on earlier reporting from The Zioneer, which at 13:34 Jerusalem time noted that Arab joy over the win was being described as 'joy of the poor.' The Zioneer's coverage has also included reports from commentator Hananel Aviv on the same theme.
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