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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Wafaa Shurafa,Samy Magdy and Julia Frankel

Israeli strike kills Palestinian aid official organising World Cup screenings in Gaza

Fans gather in Gaza to watch Argentina vs Egypt - (AFP/Getty)

An Israeli strike in Gaza, moments before the kickoff of a highly anticipated Egypt-Argentina World Cup match, tragically killed a prominent Palestinian aid official who had been instrumental in organising public screenings of the game across the enclave.

The incident transformed what was intended as a moment of collective celebration – the live broadcast of a thrilling World Cup clash – into a stark reminder of the near-daily Israeli strikes that continue to claim civilian lives in Gaza, despite a truce agreed in October.

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