According to a written statement from the Palestinian Football Federation, Israel’s attacks since October 7, 2023, 324 athletes of the Federation lost their lives.
Athletes, coaches, managers, referees and club board members of different sports branches were the target of Israeli bombs.
40 Palestinian athletes died of different disciplines last July in the Israeli attacks, while 9 athletes of the Palestinian Sports and Scouting movement died in August.
673 athletes have lost their lives in Israel’s Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023.
In the attacks of the Israeli army on the region, 264 sports facilities were destroyed, including 184 completely and 80, partly.
Former Palestinian national basketball player was killed while trying to reach humanitarian aid
In Israel’s attacks on Gaza, the former Palestinian national basketball player Muhammad Şalan lost his life.
The Israeli army targeted Şalan when he was trying to reach humanitarian aid to feed his children.
“The occupation forces opened fire on the 40 -year -old Shalan, who tried to reach humanitarian aid in Han Yunus to satisfy his children. Şalan was martyred as a result of the fire.” his statements were included.
Former national basketball player Şalan, who has kidney failure, sepsis patient, looking for medication for his daughter Mary and frequently called for help was transferred.
Former national football player Ubeyd, nicknamed “Palestinian Pele”, was killed
Former national football player Suleyman al-Ubeyd, nicknamed Palestinian Pele “, one of the legendary names of Palestinian football, died on August 6 in the attack on civilians gathered by the Israeli army to get humanitarian aid in Gaza.
“Co-Shati” in Gaza, “al-Amari” clubs in the West Bank, wearing the uniform, goal kingdom, 24 international matches representing the national team and more than 100 goals during his career, 41-year-old Ubeyd, on August 6 to the south to bring food to his children went back to the south.
Suleyman’s death news was shared by UEFA because he is a well -known footballer. “‘Palestinian Pele Suleyman al-Ubeyd’e goodbye to the goodbye. Even in the darkest times, it was a hopeful talent to countless children.” The expression was used.
Israel continued to kill Palestinian athletes in August
After the murder of Ubeyd, Israel continued its attacks on Palestinian athletes.
Palestinian wrestler Ala Refik al-Medhun died in the Israeli attack, Deyr al-Berah “Ittihad” team footballer Nasrallah Muhammad Nasrallah al-Mukati was killed by the Israeli forces.
Palestinian National Baseball Team Dactor Mustafa Ahmed Tafiş died with the Israeli attack near the house, while other athletes lost their lives in the incident. Football player Muaz Ala al-Havacri was massacred by Israel in August.
Palestinian athletes were targeted with their families in their homes
“Sebab Cibaliya” football team defender Mustafa Sahin, October 2024 in the north of the Gaza Strip died in the air strike. During the same month, “Hidmet Welfare” team player Rashid EN-NEMS died in the Israeli attack with his wife and child.
In November 2024, Sadıc al-Uruki, the goalkeeper of the Sadaka Sports Club, lost his life as a result of Israel’s bombing his house in Gaza.
In January of this year, the Israeli Army assistant referee Rashid Mustafa Hamdune killed Beyt Lahiya in an attack. Again in January, “Beyt Hanun” footballer Sadi al-Shaar and “Nesirat Hidmat” player Muhammad Abu Zayd died in the bombardment of Israel.
Hamedan Imad, a 22 -year -old player of the Welfare Youth Club, who was seriously injured in the Israeli attack in March, lost his life by not being saved.
Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip in July, 30-year-old Muhannad al-Ley, Megazi Service Club player lost his life. Ley, who started the football in Megazi in the 2016-2017 season, was killed by the UAV attack on his home.
288 thousand families remained homeless in Gaza, more than 2 million people were displaced
According to the data of the government’s media office in Gaza, 288 thousand families remained homeless due to Israel’s attacks in the Gaza Strip, more than 2 million civilians were forced.
Palestinian civilians who have to live in tents, school buildings, streets and relatives with their relatives are trying to survive the most basic human living conditions such as clean water and sewage services.
62 thousand 122 people were killed and 156 thousand 758 people were injured in the attacks of Israel’s Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023.
2 thousand 18 people were killed and 14 thousand 947 people were injured in the systematic attacks targeted by Palestinians at the Israeli-US-guided aid distribution points in Gaza.