Overview

• Suleiman al-Obeid, 41, was killed by an Israeli strike on August 6 while waiting for humanitarian aid in southern Gaza, the Palestinian Football Association said.
• Known as the “Palästinensischer Pele,” he earned 24 caps and scored over 100 goals across stints with Khadamat Al-Shati in Gaza and Al-Amari in the West Bank.
• The PFA reports that 321 members of the Palestinian football community have been killed since the conflict began in response to Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack.
• His death highlights the acute risks civilians face at aid distribution points under ongoing military operations in the territory.
• Born in Gaza City, al-Obeid was married with five children, leaving behind a grieving family and a profound impact on Palestinian sports culture.