Israeli strike kills aid worker who brought World Cup screenings to Gaza
Summary
An aid worker who helped organize World Cup soccer match viewings in Gaza was killed in an Israeli missile strike. The strike also killed three other people, and the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas military figure but is reviewing the impact on civilians.Key Facts
- Mohamed Al-Wahidi was a Palestinian aid worker who organized public World Cup screenings in Gaza.
- He worked as public relations director for the Egyptian Relief Committee, which provides humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- Al-Wahidi was killed in an Israeli missile strike hitting a car in Gaza City just before the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match.
- Three others died in the strike: the car’s driver and two children aged 10 and 8.
- The Israel Defense Forces said the strike targeted a Hamas military wing member and is reviewing civilian harm claims.
- The World Cup viewing event continued despite the strike, with Palestinians gathering to watch the game.
- Since an October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Israeli attacks have resulted in over 1,000 deaths in Gaza.
- The Egyptian Relief Committee has not commented on Al-Wahidi's death or future screenings.
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