Middle EastPublished: 9 July 2026 at 18:36

Gaza Aid Worker on His Way to Watch World Cup Killed by Israeli Strike

The Israeli military said it had struck a Hamas militant but was aware of reports that 'uninvolved civilians' were harmed.

An aid worker in Gaza was killed by an Israeli strike while on his way to watch a World Cup match. The Israeli military confirmed it targeted a Hamas militant, but acknowledged reports of civilian casualties. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by civilians caught in the conflict. International observers have repeatedly called for adherence to humanitarian law and the protection of non-combatants in war zones.

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