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.