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Days of Palestine
3 days ago
- Sport
- Days of Palestine
325 Palestinian Football Figures Killed in Gaza Since October
New figures from the Palestinian Football Association reveal a sharp rise in the number of football-related deaths in Gaza as Israel's war on the enclave continues. Since the assault began on October 7, 2023, at least 325 people connected to Palestinian football have been killed, including players, coaches, referees, administrators, and club board members. The data shows that most of the victims were between the ages of 6 and 20, followed by those aged 20 to 30. In the past 72 hours alone, three footballers were killed in separate incidents while waiting for humanitarian aid: Palestinian national team star and Shabab Al-Shati player Suleiman Al-Obeid, Itihad Deir Al-Balah's Nasrallah Al-Muqati, and Khadamat Al-Nuseirat's Moath Al-Hawajri. Shortlink for this post:
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Mohamed Salah slams UEFA for not saying how 'Palestinian Pele' died in Israeli attack
The Palestinian Football Association said on Wednesday that Suleiman Al-Obeid, 41, died in an Israeli attack in Gaza. Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah has challenged UEFA for omitting details about the death of a footballer known as the "Palestinian Pele" in their tribute. The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) announced on Wednesday that Suleiman Al-Obeid, aged 41, was killed during an Israeli assault in Gaza. UEFA, in a social media post, lauded him as "a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times". Salah, the Egyptian superstar, responded by asking: "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?". His query earned applause, including from ex-Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn, who said: "Well said Mo!". Salah, with over 19 million followers online, has previously urged for an end to the bloodshed in the conflict and for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza. In an Instagram video from October 2023, he stated: "It is not always easy to speak in times like this. There has been too much violence and too much heartbreak and brutality. "The escalations in the recent weeks is unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop. Families are being torn apart." According to the PFA, Al-Obeid, a father of five, represented his country 24 times, netting two goals. He earned the moniker "Palestinian Pele", as per the PFA. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have been contacted for a statement.
DW
3 days ago
- Politics
- DW
Middle East: UNSC to meet over Israel's Gaza plan – DW – 08/10/2025
Israel on Friday approved plans to expand its operations in Gaza City, a move that drew severe condemnation. DW has the latest. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Sunday to discuss Israel's widely decried plans to reoccupy Gaza City. Egyptian soccer star Mohamed Salah has called out European soccer's governing body UEFA over a tribute for Palestinian footballer Suleiman Al-Obeid, who was killed last week in Gaza. Meanwhile, a majority of Germans back recognition of Palestinian state, according to a new survey. Here are the latest developments about Israel and the crisis in the Middle East on Sunday, August 10, 2025: A new poll released on Sunday shows that 54% of Germans support formally recognizing a Palestinian state, while 31% oppose it. In the July survey by the Forsa Institute for the foreign policy journal , 1,001 respondents were asked: "Should Germany now recognize Palestine as its own state?" The poll found higher approval in eastern Germany (59%) and among 18–29-year-olds (60%), and those aged above 60 (58%). Support varied by party, with 85% of Left Party voters favored recognition, followed by Greens (66%) and Social Democrats (52%). Backing was lower among CDU/CSU alliance (48%) and AfD (45%) supporters. While Germany advocates a two-state solution, it views recognition of a Palestinian state contingent on being as a final step after peace talks. Soccer star Mohamed Salah called out football body UEFA's tribute post for Palestinian footballer Suleiman Al-Obeid for not mentioning the circumstances of his death. The 41-year-old, nicknamed the "Palestinian Pele," was killed by Israeli gunfire while waiting for aid in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Football Association. UEFA in its post said: "Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the 'Palestinian Pelé'. A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times." The Liverpool forward and captain of the Egypt national team replied, "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?" Read more about how Salah criticized UEFA over its tribute to al-Obeida. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Sunday to discuss Israel's plan to capture and occupy Gaza City. On Friday, Israel's Security Cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand military operations in Gaza City, where half of the enclave's population lives. The move has drawn global condemnation, with UN chief Antonio Guterres calling it a "dangerous escalation." European Council members, France, the UK, Slovenia, Denmark and Greece, requested the urgent meeting in New York. Media reports said all members except the US backed the meeting. The session is set to begin at 10am ET (1400 GMT). Following Israel's decision, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Australia and New Zealand issued a joint statement strongly rejecting the plan, saying it risks "violating international humanitarian law." They said that a two-state solution remains the only path to lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Meanwhile, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz halted military exports to Israel to be used in Gaza. We're tracking the latest developments in Israel's war in Gaza, as the UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Israel's Gaza City plan. The Israeli government's announcement last week that it plans to expand its operations and take control of the enclave's largest city has caused a global outcry. In Germany, public opinion is also shifting, after a new poll showed that majority of Germans now support the formal recognition of a Palestinian state. Stay with us for news, analysis, and explainers on the situation in Gaza, Israel, and the wider Middle East.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Mohamed Salah challenges Uefa response to Palestinian footballer's death in Gaza
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said on Wednesday that Suleiman Al-Obeid, 41, died in an Israeli attack in Gaza. In an X post, European football association Uefa said he was 'a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times'. Responding to this, Egyptian star Salah said: 'Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?' Can you tell us how he died, where, and why? — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) August 9, 2025 Among those who praised his response was former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who replied: 'Well said Mo!' Salah, 33, who has more than 19 million X followers, previously called for the massacres in the conflict to stop and for aid to be allowed into Gaza. In a video posted on Instagram in October 2023, he said: 'It is not always easy to speak in times like this. There has been too much violence and too much heartbreak and brutality. 'The escalations in the recent weeks is unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop. Families are being torn apart.' The PFA said that Al-Obeid, who was married with two sons and three daughters, made 24 appearances for the national team, scoring twice. He was nicknamed the 'Palestinian Pele', the PFA said. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has been approached for comment.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Politics
- Leader Live
Mohamed Salah challenges Uefa response to Palestinian footballer's death in Gaza
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said on Wednesday that Suleiman Al-Obeid, 41, died in an Israeli attack in Gaza. In an X post, European football association Uefa said he was 'a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times'. Responding to this, Egyptian star Salah said: 'Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?' Can you tell us how he died, where, and why? — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) August 9, 2025 Among those who praised his response was former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who replied: 'Well said Mo!' Salah, 33, who has more than 19 million X followers, previously called for the massacres in the conflict to stop and for aid to be allowed into Gaza. In a video posted on Instagram in October 2023, he said: 'It is not always easy to speak in times like this. There has been too much violence and too much heartbreak and brutality. 'The escalations in the recent weeks is unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop. Families are being torn apart.' The PFA said that Al-Obeid, who was married with two sons and three daughters, made 24 appearances for the national team, scoring twice. He was nicknamed the 'Palestinian Pele', the PFA said. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has been approached for comment.
