Palestinian right’s groups have slammed the ruling, stating it amounts to collective punishment and violates international humanitarian law.

Due to lack of vital medications and the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Palestinians in Gaza face life threatening bone infections after being shot by Israeli forces.

The football match was also criticised for "sports-washing" normalisation of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Palestinian are discussing with the UN and the Arab League to demarcate Gaza‘s maritime borders primarily to bring international attention to Israel‘s abuse of Gaza’s natural resources located in these waters.

"Elections are a national obligation and a means for resistance in as much as they are a firm turn towards democracy."