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Video Duration 02 minutes 56 seconds 02:56
From: NewsFeed

The Palestinian game fighting to exist

A developer from the occupied West Bank is turning a 75-year-old Palestinian folk tale into a video game.

Published On 14 May 2026
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Hundreds of Palestinians and foreign runners in Manager Square at the start of the annual Palestine Marathon, in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank city of Bethlehem. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Palestinian runners take part in the 5-kilometre race at the Palestine Marathon along the coastal road near Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip. [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo]
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
The Palestine Marathon which includes a half-marathon, a 10 kilometre run, and a 5 kilometre distance run, was first held in April 2013, and has been held annually since. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Palestinian amputee runners line up for the 2-kilometre race at the Palestine Marathon along the coastal road near Nuseirat, Gaza. [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo]
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Launched to highlight Palestinians’ restricted freedom of movement under Israeli occupation, the event combines elite competition with mass participation, drawing thousands of local runners and international supporters. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Palestinians and foreign nationals runs past the controversial Israeli built separation barrier with a message written on it referring to jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, held in Israeli custody for nearly two decades, as they take part in the annual Palestine Marathon. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Palestinians participate in the Palestine International Marathon in central Gaza. [Mahmoud Issa/Reuters]
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
The route passes Israeli checkpoints and the separation wall, turning the race into both a sporting festival and a peaceful act of protest. [Hazem Bader/AFP]
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Palestinians with crutches participate in the Palestine International Marathon in central Gaza. [Mahmoud Issa/Reuters]
Thousands run Palestine marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Alongside the full marathon, organisers usually stage shorter races and family runs to encourage broad community involvement. [Mahmoud Issa/Reuters]
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Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, Jordan. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra
Ukrainian tourist Ruslana Novak poses at the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra
Since the US-Israel war on Iran began in late February, the famed Rose City has been largely deserted. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra
Traditionally dressed Nabatean Guards with spears at the Siq of Petra. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra
Waiting for customers at souvenir shops in the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra
The South Gate at the Roman ruins of Jerash in northern Jordan. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra
The 800-metre-long Cardo colonnade at the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
Tourists visit the Treasury in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra
A Jordanian flag flies in the oval plaza at the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash. [Mussa Hattar/AFP]
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