Athletes run in Gaza Strip’s first ‘marathon’ in more than two years

For the first time in more than two years, athletes in the embattled Gaza Strip have taken part in what has been described as a “marathon”.

The race on Friday, organised by Emirati group Al Fares Al Shahm, took place as the US-brokered ceasefire in the Palestinian territory is largely holding.

Some 300 participants from across the enclave wearing white numbered shirts ran to the backdrop of cheering fans.

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