Young Gaza amputees play soccer again after coronavirus curbs eased

A Palestinian boy, part of a team of amputees some of whom lost limbs in Israeli fire, participates in a soccer training session arranged by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for the first time after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions were eased in the central Gaza Strip July 7, 2020. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

GAZA (Reuters) - Young Palestinian soccer players, all amputees and many on crutches, were back on the field in Gaza on Tuesday for the first time since coronavirus restrictions were eased in the territory.

Their coach said some of the 26 athletes lost limbs to Israeli fire in Gaza, where Hamas, the ruling group, and Israel have fought three wars since 2008.