Israeli army kills Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Kamal Abdel-Malek in Gaza
Summary
The Palestinian Football Association said Gaza Sports Club captain and goalkeeper Mahmoud Kamal Fares Abdel-Malek, 20, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood on Tuesday. His death came five days after he played in the final of a football tournament, as Palestinian sports officials report extensive deaths and damage to sports facilities in Gaza.Key Facts
- The Palestinian Football Association said Abdel-Malek was killed in an attack on the Sabra neighbourhood.
- Abdel-Malek was captain and goalkeeper of Gaza Sports Club and was 20 years old.
- He played in the final of the Gaza and Northern Gaza division of the Thousand Martyrs Cup five days before his death.
- The PFA said 1,017 people involved in sport had been killed in Gaza.
- Palestinian officials said more than 50 of Gaza’s 56 sports clubs had been destroyed.
- The article reports that 74,645 Palestinians had been killed and 175,978 injured since October 7, 2023, citing the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
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