Suleiman al-Obeid
Suleiman al-Obeid was a former star of the Palestinian national football team who tragically lost his life on August 6, 2025, after being shot by Israeli fire in Gaza while awaiting humanitarian aid. At the age of 41, al-Obeid's death highlights the ongoing violence faced by civilians and athletes alike in the region, contributing to a grim tally of over 656 fatalities among members of the sports and scouting communities amidst the ongoing conflict.
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Suleiman al-Obeid, a former Palestinian national team player, was killed on August 6, 2025, while waiting for aid distribution.
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Indonesia· 2026-02-15
Suleiman al-Obeid was a former captain of the Palestine national team who was killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza.
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United Kingdom· 2025-12-11
Suleiman al-Obeid was a former Palestinian national player among the victims in Gaza.
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Switzerland· 2025-12-03
Suleiman al-Obeid is one of the Palestinian footballers who were killed during the war in Gaza.
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Bohs also recently released a shirt honouring Suleiman al-Obeid, a footballer known as the 'Palestinian Pelé' who was killed while seeking food aid.
Bohemian FC thank Greta Thunberg for wearing Fontaines DC kit during Gaza aid mission – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-05
Suleiman al-Obeid, known as 'the Palestinian Pelé', also died near Jan Yunis while seeking humanitarian assistance for his family.
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Colombia· 2025-08-28
The death of Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid prompted Uefa to display a banner condemning violence.
Condemn Israel killing journalists – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-08-17
Suleiman al-Obeid was a Palestinian footballer who lost his life during Israeli attacks.
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Turkey· 2025-08-14
Suleiman Al-Obeid, known as 'Pelé' in Palestinian football, was killed during an Israeli attack while waiting for humanitarian aid.
ফিলিস্তিনের শিশুদের নিয়ে উয়েফা বলল—‘শিশু ও বেসামরিক মানুষ হত্যা বন্ধ করো’
Bangladesh· 2025-08-14Suleiman Al-Obeid was a Palestinian footballer who was killed by Israeli fire during a humanitarian aid distribution.
L’UEFA observe le silence sur la cause de la mort d’une star du football palestinien ! – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-08-10Suleiman al-Obeid was referred to as the 'Pelè of Palestine' and was killed by Israeli gunfire during aid distribution in Gaza.
Salah critica l'Uefa: «Nel suo comunicato non ha detto che Suleiman al-Obeid è stato ucciso dagli israeliani»
Italy· 2025-08-10Suleiman al-Obeid was referred to as the 'Palestinian Pelé' and was killed by Israeli gunfire.
Salah critica UEFA por ocultar como foi morto “Pelé palestiniano” | Futebol
Portugal· 2025-08-10Suleiman Al-Obeid was killed by an Israeli strike targeting civilians in Gaza.
Salah criticizes brief UEFA tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’: ‘Tell us how he died’
Canada· 2025-08-10
Suleiman al-Obeid was a Palestinian footballer who was killed in an Israeli attack while waiting for humanitarian aid.
Suleiman al-Obeid: Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over tributeUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-10Suleiman Al-Obeid was a prominent Palestinian football player who was killed by Israeli gunfire during a humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza.
Murió "el Pelé del Fútbol Palestino", Suleiman Al-Obeid, tras disparos israelíes durante una distribución de ayuda en Gaza, anunció la Asociación Palestina
Uruguay· 2025-08-08Suleiman al-Obeid was a footballer known as the 'Palestinian Pelé' who was killed in an Israeli attack in southern Gaza.
‘Palestinian Pelé’ killed in Israeli attack in southern Gaza | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-07Suleiman al-Obeid, a former star of the Palestinian national team, was killed by Israeli occupation fire in Gaza while waiting for humanitarian aid.
L’ancienne star de l’équipe nationale palestinienne, Suleiman al-Obeid, est mort en martyr – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-08-07