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Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar killed in 'Israeli' strike in ... Saleem Khader Al-Ashqar, a 32-year-old goalkeeper for Khadamat Khan Younis , was killed on Monday, after being shot by ‘Israeli’ forces in the town of Al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. According to reports from the Palestinian Football Association and WAFA news agency, Al-Ashqar was struck while in the area. He had previously played for Al-Aqsa and Al-Musaddar sports clubs during his career in Gaza. Al-Ashqar had been married for only five months and was expecting his first child. He was the only son among seven siblings, making his loss particularly profound for his family. His death contributes to a grim tally: the number of Palestinian sports community members killed since the escalation of the conflict in October 2023 has reached 1,009, including 567 associated with football. The incident occurs as the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, currently in the Round of 32 stage. While global audiences enjoy matches in state-of-the-art stadiums, Palestinians in Gaza face severe challenges in following the tournament due to power outages, displaceme…

Israeli forces kill Palestinian goalkeeper in Gaza Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza.

Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar killed in 'Israeli' strike in Gaza Note: AI technology was used to generate this article’s audio. Saleem Khader Al-Ashqar, a 32-year-old goalkeeper for Khadamat Khan Younis , was killed on Monday, after being shot by ‘Israeli’ forces in the town of Al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. According to reports from the Palestinian Football Association and WAFA news agency, Al-Ashqar was struck while in the area. He had previously played for Al-Aqsa and Al-Musaddar sports clubs during his career in Gaza. Al-Ashqar had been married for only five months and was expecting his first child. He was the only son among seven siblings, making his loss particularly profound for his family. His death contributes to a grim tally: the number of Palestinian sports community members killed since the escalation of the conflict in October 2023 has reached 1,009, including 567 associated with football. The incident occurs as the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, currently in the Round of 32 stage. While global audiences enjoy matches in state-of-the-art stadiums, Palestinians in Gaza face severe …

Gaza sports community pledges to continue legacy of killed goalkeeper Slain seeking cooking gas, Gaza goalkeeper Saleem al-Ashqar joins more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes killed in war.

Palestinian Goalkeeper Salim Khader Al-Ashqar Killed in Gaza Amid ... Punjab Newsline | New Delhi A tragic incident has cast a shadow over the football world after 32-year-old Palestinian goalkeeper Salim Khader Al-Ashqar was killed in Gaza. According to the Palestine Football Association (PFA), Al-Ashqar died after being shot during the ongoing conflict. Reports attribute his death to gunfire involving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The PFA confirmed the goalkeeper's death in an official statement, expressing condolences to his family and the wider football community. Al-Ashqar represented Khan Younis Services Club and was regarded as a dedicated player in Palestinian football. The association said Al-Ashqar was the only brother among seven sisters. His death has left behind his pregnant wife, whom he had married just five months ago. He passed away before meeting his first child, adding to the personal tragedy surrounding the incident. The news prompted an outpouring of grief from football fans and members of the Palestinian sporting community, with many paying tribute to the late goalkeeper. The ongoing conflict has had a devastating impact on sports in Palestine. According t…

Goalkeeper of Khan Yunis Services Club killed by Israeli occupation ... JERUSALEM, June 29, 2026 (WAFA) – Goalkeeper of Khan Yunis Services Club, Saleem Khader Al-Ashqar, 32, was killed on Monday after being shot by Israeli occupation forces in the town of Al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. Al-Ashqar also played for Al-Aqsa and Al-Musaddar Sport Clubs during his football career in the Gaza Strip. Local sources said Al-Ashqar had been married for only five months and was awaiting the birth of his first child. He was also the only son among seven siblings. With the killing of Al-Ashqar, the number of members of the Palestinian sports movement killed since the start of the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023 has risen to 1,009, including 567 from the Palestinian football community. T.R. All Rights Reserved to WAFA © 2020 All Rights Reserved to WafaWAFA © 2020

Death toll of athletes killed by Israel crosses 1,000 with ... - Dailyhunt Photo: Maktoob Media S aleem Khader Al-Ashqar, a 32-year-old goalkeeper for Khan Yunis Services Club, was killed on Monday after being shot by Israeli forces in Al-Qarara, located northeast of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, the WAFA news agency reported. Advertisement Al-Ashqar represented Khan Yunis Services Club and had also played for Al-Aqsa and Al-Musaddar Sports Clubs during his football career in Gaza, Maktoob Media reported. Local sources said Al-Ashqar had been married for five months and was expecting the birth of his first child. He was the only son in a family of seven siblings. With his death, the number of members of the Palestinian sports community killed since the beginning of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023 has reached 1,009, including 567 people associated with Palestinian football, WAFA reported.

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