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In Barcelona, several hundred people held up a 55-metre-long (180-foot-long) tarp with Rajab's face next to a large Palestinian flag and the message, "Free Gaza's Children"
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Giant portrait of Hind Rajab unfurled on Barcelona beach

Protesters display a giant portrait of Hind Rajab on Barcelona beach, urging global attention to Gaza children killed during Israel's war.

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30 January, 2026
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Bomb hoax forces Turkish Airlines to make emergency landing

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 January, 2026
FC Barcelona players celebrate their victory following the Spanish Super Cup Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (
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Barca triumph over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia Super Cup final

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12 January, 2026
At least nine people were arrested in Barcelona, due to suspected links to Hezbollah [Getty]
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Barcelona reject Israeli basketball team training facility request

The New Arab Staff
09 October, 2025
Greta Thunberg attends the press conference prior to the flotilla depart
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Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza

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31 August, 2025
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Barcelona ends 'friendship agreement' with Tel Aviv over Gaza

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30 May, 2025
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Dublin and Barcelona universities set to divest from Israel

The New Arab Staff
09 May, 2024
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Barcelona dockers refuse to handle weapons for Israel

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08 November, 2023
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Why Barcelona reversed its decision to cut ties with Israel

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11 September, 2023
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Barcelona mayor renews twinning with Tel Aviv

The New Arab Staff
06 September, 2023
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Messi wife 'did not want Saudi move' as he joins Inter Miami

The New Arab Staff
08 June, 2023
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Barcelona cuts ties with Israel over Palestinian rights

The New Arab Staff
09 February, 2023
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Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 January, 2023
Analysis- Catalonia's solidarity with Palestine
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From Barcelona to Gaza: Catalonia's Palestine solidarity

Bianca Carrera
12 January, 2023
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Real Madrid begins defence of Super Cup title in Saudi

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 January, 2023
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Messi reaches agreement to join France's PSG: L'Equipe

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10 August, 2021
Lionel Messi
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Paris Saint-Germain braces for Messi's arrival

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 August, 2021
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PFA praises Barcelona's decision not to compete in Jerusalem

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 July, 2021
Beitar fans have been involved in violent racism against Palestinians [Getty]
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Israeli football club cancels Barcelona match over Jerusalem

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 July, 2021
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Messi 'agrees £623 million deal' with UAE-owned Manchester City

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02 September, 2020
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IS release Spanish-language video praising Barcelona attackers

The New Arab
24 August, 2017