Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza just before kickoff
The strike hit a car carrying a Gaza aid official and a driver, while the military said it was targeting a Hamas militant and reviewing whether the driver was the intended target.
- On Tuesday, an Israeli strike in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood killed four people, including Egyptian Committee public relations director Mohamed al-Wahidi and two brothers, Hamza and Fari al-Deri, shortly before an Egypt-Argentina World Cup match.
- Under Team Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, the Egyptian Committee's initiative to broadcast soccer matches gained popularity as part of their relief efforts for Palestinians in Gaza.
- Israeli military officials stated the strike targeted a militant, though Shifa Hospital director Dr. Mohamed Abu Selmiya noted that driver Ahmed Daghmush had no known militant affiliations.
- Since the truce took effect in October, at least 1,027 people, including 258 children, have been killed; the Gaza Health Ministry reports total Palestinian deaths from the Israel-Hamas war at 73,098.
- During a Monday briefing, Hassan urged athletes and media officers worldwide to advocate for Palestinians, stating, "Let the Palestinian people be, let them exist, let them live a life of their own.
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Palestinian Relief Official Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Vehicle
Mohammad Fawaz Al-Wahidi (“Abu Sahib”), Director of the Office of Elders and Community Leaders at the Egyptian Relief Committee headquartered in Gaza City, was killed on Tuesday, 7 July, by an Israeli airstrike that targeted a vehicle in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood. Local accounts said the strike killed Al-Wahidi along with two other people,
Hamas announces that it will hand over the Gaza Strip government An Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip killed a Palestinian humanitarian aid worker who was organizing the public broadcasts of the World Cup games in various regions of the territory, according to local health authorities. The offensive occurred shortly before the departure between Egypt and Argentina. The explosion transformed what would be a moment of celebration — the live display…
Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organiser in Gaza just before kickoff - The Tribune
An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kick-off of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organise public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials. The blast turned what was supposed to be a moment of celebration — the live screening of a […]
Israeli Strike Kills FIFA World Cup 2026 Screening Organizer In Gaza Just Before Start Of Egypt-Argentina Match
An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials.
Israeli strike kills Gaza aid official before Egypt-Argentina World Cup match
An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed aid official Mohamed al-Wahidi before the Egypt-Argentina match screening. The attack shattered a rare moment of public respite and renewed focus on civilian deaths despite the truce.
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