Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike
Summary
Mohammed al-Wahidi, a Palestinian aid worker known for organizing World Cup match screenings and humanitarian relief in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli missile strike. He was traveling in a taxi in Gaza City when the strike also killed three others, including two children.Key Facts
- Mohammed al-Wahidi was a 65-year-old Palestinian aid worker in Gaza.
- He worked with the Egypt-backed Egyptian Relief Committee coordinating food aid and shelter for displaced families.
- Al-Wahidi helped organize public World Cup football screenings in Gaza to provide comfort during the conflict.
- He died in an Israeli air strike that hit the taxi he was riding in, along with three other people, including two young boys.
- The Israeli military said the strike targeted a Hamas member but acknowledged civilian deaths.
- Al-Wahidi was well known in Gaza for his hands-on humanitarian work and kindness.
- Since the war began in October 2023, many aid workers in Gaza have been killed, with the UN recording at least 593 deaths.
- The conflict started after a Hamas attack on southern Israel killed about 1,200 people and led to a major Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
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