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Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup

Fans wave the Palestinian flag and cheer prior the World Cup, group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Sunday, November 20, 2022. [AP Photo]

It was uncharted territory for the Israeli journalist.

Wandering through the rustic outdoor marketplace in Doha before the start of the World Cup, he zeroed in on a Qatari man in his traditional headdress and white flowing robe and asked for an interview.

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