World Cup Viewing Turned Tragedy in Gaza | US News

A devastating Israeli airstrike in Gaza City just before a World Cup match killed a Palestinian aid official helping set up public screenings, along with a 10-year-old boy, his 8-year-old brother, and the driver — all in the Sabra neighborhood. The official, part of Egypt’s relief arm in Gaza, was working to bring joy through soccer, a gesture amplified by Egypt’s national team coach, who publicly champions Palestinians and has turned matches into poignant reminders of the war. Israel claims the strike targeted a Hamas operative, investigating whether the driver was the intended target. Since October’s truce, over 1,000 people — including children — have died in Gaza, with the overall death toll since October 7 now exceeding 73,000.

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