Israeli forces attacked aid seekers in Gaza, killing Palestinian national football team player Suleiman al-Obeid.
According to the Palestinian Football Association, Al-Obeid, 41, was killed on Wednesday when Israeli forces attacked residents who were awaiting aid deliveries near a distribution center in southern Gaza.
He was given the nickname “Pele of Palestinian football,” referring to the Brazilian professional footballer who was widely regarded as one of the greatest football players ever.
One of the most talented players in Palestinian football has been the Gaza player, who has scored more than 100 goals throughout his long career.
Suleiman Al-Obeid, a former national team player and former Khadamat al-Shati star, was killed on Wednesday when Israeli occupation forces attacked those in the southern Gaza Strip in a statement.
Since October 2023, Israel has killed hundreds of football players in Gaza despite FIFA’s objections to its competitions.
Suleiman Al-Obeid, who was killed on August 6 while waiting for aid in Gaza, was one of them. He was given the nickname “Pelé of Palestinian football.” twitter.com/P9VoZHJ5W0
Since al-Obeid’s death, there have been more than 662 athletes and their families killed in the Strip since the start of Israel’s war.
321, including players, coaches, administrators, referees, and club board members, are currently the number of football-related deaths in Gaza.
The former football star joined the West Bank’s Khadamat al-Shati club before joining the Khadamat al-Shati club.
Al-Obeid and Al-Fida’i played 24 international games, scoring two goals, the most famous of which came in a scissor kick goal against Yemeni national team at the 2010 West Asian Football Federation Championship.
A wife and five children are left behind by the football star.
Since the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s operations began in late May, more than 1,300 Palestinians have died near aid distribution centers.
According to medical sources, at least 18 people died on Wednesday while requesting aid, citing Israel’s continuing stringent restrictions on supplies of humanitarian aid.
Source: Aljazeera
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