Aid worker who organised World Cup screenings in Gaza killed in Israeli strike
Summary
A Palestinian aid worker named Mohamed al-Wahidi, who helped organise World Cup match screenings in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli missile strike. The strike, which targeted a Hamas militant, also killed three other people including two young boys.Key Facts
- Mohamed al-Wahidi was 57 years old and led the Egyptian Committee in Gaza.
- He organised public viewings of World Cup games across Gaza as a break from ongoing conflict.
- The Israeli military confirmed the strike was meant for a Hamas militant, not al-Wahidi.
- Al-Wahidi was in a taxi when a missile hit the car in Gaza City’s Sabra district.
- Two boys aged 8 and 10, and two other men nearby also died in the strike.
- The strike happened shortly before a World Cup game between Egypt and Argentina.
- The Israeli army expressed regret for civilian casualties and is reviewing the incident.
- Over 1,000 Palestinians have died in Israeli military actions since a ceasefire was declared in October.
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