Gaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup
Mohammed al-Wahidi, a prominent aid worker in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli air strike while traveling in a taxi. Al-Wahidi was widely respected for his humanitarian efforts, including organizing public World Cup screenings for displaced families.
Why it matters
The death of a key humanitarian figure highlights the ongoing civilian toll and the destruction of community infrastructure in the Gaza conflict.
Israeli strike killed Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina match on Tuesday.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup round-of-16 football match between Argentina and Egypt in Nuseirat, central Gaza, on July 7, 2026 [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 10 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 Palestinians in Gaza turned out in large numbers to pay their respects to a senior member of Egypt’s main aid organisation, who had set up World Cup screenings in the shattered enclave and was killed by an Israeli air strike on a taxi he was in this week.
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