Suleiman Al-Obeid, widely regarded as the greatest Palestinian footballer and nicknamed the "Palestinian Pelé," was killed during an Israeli military attack in Gaza. The Palestinian Football Association confirmed his death, which occurred while he was waiting for aid distribution in the southern Gaza Strip. Al-Obeid, aged 41, was a native of Gaza City and had scored approximately 100 goals throughout his career. His death has drawn international attention, including reactions from the Chilean football club Palestino. Meanwhile, protests and vigils have taken place globally, including in Toronto, where demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli consulate to honor Palestinian activists and victims of the conflict.
Gaza pleure l’un de ses plus grands footballeurs internationaux, Suleiman Al-Obeid. Auteur de 100 buts durant sa carrière, celui que l’on surnommait le « Pelé Palestinien » aurait été tué par l’armée israélienne en attendant une distribution d’aide https://t.co/E9p3eq5PIN
Liberals are wasting their Friday evening protesting ICE.. Imagine living such a miserable life. 💀💀 https://t.co/DhMRSTu21Z
🪖 La Asociación Palestina de Futbol anunció la muerte de la ex estrella del futbol palestino Suleiman Al-Obeid, tras disparos israelíes durante una distribución de ayuda en el sur de la franja de Gaza. El jugador, originario de Ciudad de Gaza, tenía 41 años, estaba casado y era https://t.co/2Ct92etuqj