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Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Bohemians FC Players in Ireland wear Shirts honoring Palestinian martyr 'Pele of Palestine'
Dublin – Saba: Players of Ireland's Bohemians Football Club, during one of their training sessions, wore shirts featuring the image of the late Suleiman Al-Obaid, nicknamed the 'Pele of Palestine.' Al-Obaid was killed on August 6th by Israeli army gunfire while waiting for humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. The Irish team's shirts also displayed an olive tree emblem with the word 'Martyr' written in both Arabic and Irish, along with the year of Al-Obaid's birth. At the center of the training ground, a Palestinian flag and a large portrait of the late player were displayed, underscoring the strong solidarity and support for the Palestinian football star. The tragic killing of Al-Obaid sparked international outrage in the sports community. UEFA, the European football governing body, issued an official condolence statement regarding his death. Egyptian football star and Liverpool FC forward Mohamed Salah shared the statement and expressed anger over the fact that it made no reference to the circumstances of Al-Obaid's killing or the identity of his assailants.
Malaysian Reserve
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Malaysian Reserve
Salah criticises UEFA farewell for 'Palestinian Pele' not mentioning his death at hands of Israeli soldiers
ISTANBUL — Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah on Saturday protested UEFA's silence on how a former Palestinian player was killed by an Israeli attack while waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Suleiman al-Obaid was killed on Wednesday amid the second year of Israel's genocide in Gaza. Marking his passing, UEFA wrote, 'Farewell to Suleiman al-Obaid, the 'Palestinian Pele.' A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times' – but said nothing about how he died. Salah pointedly criticised UEFA's farewell to Al-Obaid, saying: 'Can you tell us how, where and why he died?' More than 800 athletes have been killed in Gaza since the start of Israel's offensive on Oct 7, 2023, as the sports community continues to suffer under bombardment, famine, and the collapse of infrastructure, according to Palestinian officials. One of the latest victims was al-Obaid, who was killed while waiting for humanitarian aid – a common occurrence under a controversial Israeli- and US-backed aid scheme that critics have called a 'death trap.' According to the UN, at least 1,373 Palestinians have been killed since May 27 while seeking food under the scheme, while Israel blocks other aid groups from entering Gaza. The Palestinian Football Association said in a statement: 'Former national team player Suleiman al-Obaid was martyred during an attack by occupation forces while waiting for humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.' Al-Obaid, 41, born in Gaza and a father of five, is seen as one of the brightest stars in Palestinian football history. He played 24 official matches for the national team and scored two goals. — BERNAMA-ANADOLU
The Sun
10-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Mohamed Salah slams UEFA for ignoring Palestinian footballer's death in Gaza
EGYPTIAN football icon Mohamed Salah has condemned UEFA for failing to acknowledge how Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obaid was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. Al-Obaid, nicknamed the 'Palestinian Pele,' died on Wednesday while waiting for humanitarian aid amid Israel's ongoing military offensive. UEFA's tribute post stated, 'Farewell to Suleiman al-Obaid, the 'Palestinian Pele.' A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times,' but omitted details of his death. Salah responded sharply, asking, 'Can you tell us how, where and why he died?' Palestinian officials report over 800 athletes have been killed in Gaza since Israel's offensive began on 7 October 2023. Al-Obaid, 41, was among the latest victims, dying while queuing for aid under a heavily criticised Israeli and US-backed distribution system. The UN states at least 1,373 Palestinians have been killed since 27 May while seeking food, as Israel restricts other aid groups from entering Gaza. The Palestinian Football Association confirmed al-Obaid's death, calling him a 'martyr' killed by occupation forces. A father of five, al-Obaid played 24 matches for Palestine's national team, scoring twice, and was regarded as one of its greatest players. – Bernama-Anadolu
Arab Times
01-07-2025
- Arab Times
40 new projects on anvil for welfare of prisoners
KUWAIT CITY, July 1: A delegation of the heads and representatives of charitable organizations visited the Central Prison on Monday as part of the second phase of the 'Sanadhom' initiative to review the implementation of projects for inmates. 'Director of the General Administration of Correctional Institutions Brigadier General Fahd Al-Obaid said 'the correctional institutions are witnessing an advanced stage of community partnership, thanks to the 'Sanadhom' initiative -- one of the leading national models of cooperation between the Ministry of Interior, National Bureau for Human Rights, Namaa Charity and Human Construction Society in serving the inmates at the Central Prison.' Al-Obaid disclosed that 'the initiative began in September 2023, during which we were able to implement 10 development and humanitarian projects in the first phase. As we move into the second phase, we are working hard to launch more than 40 new projects; including vocational training, rehabilitation, psychological support, and infrastructure development for correctional institutions.' He said more than 10 charitable organizations are participating in coordination meetings as part of their efforts to contribute to this initiative. 'These organizations are conducting field visits to current and planned project sites, in a humanitarian and charitable effort that embodies the spirit of cooperation and integration among Kuwaiti charitable institutions,' he added. Meanwhile, Saad Al-Otaibi -- Chairman of the Union of Charitable Societies and Endowments -- pointed out that the 'Sanadhom' initiative is not a temporary project, as it is a living model of national integration between State institutions and the charitable and private sectors to play a joint role in supporting correctional institutions and strengthening their noble mission of reforming inmates and preparing them to return to society as active and constructive individuals. He said 'we are witnessing a pivotal stage in human life. The Kuwaiti charitable sector, with its genuine generosity, stands at the forefront of supporting this initiative, which is being championed by the National Bureau for Human Rights, with the participation of various official and civil society organizations. This initiative embodies the spirit of social responsibility and collaborative national action.' He pointed out that charitable work in the country is a longstanding and deeply rooted effort, representing 38 percent of total charitable spending, as confirmed by statistics published in cooperation between the union and the Ministry of Social Affairs. 'This is a good percentage that reflects the extent of the associations' commitment to domestic affairs,' he stressed. Director of the International Islamic Charitable Organization Bader Al-Sumait stated that the initiative is one of the pioneering national projects. He emphasized that the presence of charitable organizations is a sincere expression of their commitment to their national and humanitarian role, and their active participation stems from their deep belief in the importance of supporting inmates, not only out of charity, but also out of shared social responsibility. He revealed, 'We have been presented with several projects that address the needs of inmates. We work with the relevant authorities to adopt plausible projects, contributing to the inmates' rehabilitation and integration into society positively and effectively.' Walid Al-Bassam, Head of the Projects and Development Sector at Namaa Charity in the Social Reform Society, asserted that the first phase of the initiative -- during which Namaa Charity completed four vital facilities -- contributes to ongoing efforts to support and rehabilitate the inmates.
