Palestinian football player lost his life in an Israeli attack
24 September 2025, Wednesday 17:12Last Update:
Palestinian football player Muhammed es-Satri was killed in an attack by the Israeli military on Palestinians gathered in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip to receive humanitarian aid.
In a report by the Palestinian official news agency WAFA, it was stated that es-Satri, an athlete from the Shebab Rafah Club in Gaza, was killed today in the city of Rafah while waiting for humanitarian aid, as a result of gunfire opened by Israeli forces.
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In a statement by the Palestinian Football Federation, it was noted that since Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip began on October 7, 2023, more than 355 football players have been killed, and the sports infrastructure has been severely damaged.
In recent separate statements by United Nations (UN) experts and the Palestinian Football Federation, a call had been made to suspend Israel's participation in international sporting events until the cessation of hostilities.
