Rushdi Abualouf

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed humanitarian worker Mohammed al‑Wahidi, prompting widespread grief among residents who knew him for his aid work and his recent organization of public World Cup match screenings that offered brief relief amid the war. Al‑Wahidi, a senior figure in the Egypt-backed Gaza Aid Committee, died alongside three others, including two children. Tributes highlighted his compassion and direct engagement with displaced families. His death underscores continuing risks for aid workers, with the UN reporting hundreds killed since the conflict escalated after Hamas’ 2023 attack and Israel’s subsequent military campaign.

An Israeli air strike in Gaza City killed aid official Mohammed al‑Wahidi, prompting widespread mourning across the Gaza Strip. Known for his hands‑on humanitarian work and for organising public World Cup match screenings, he was remembered for his dedication to displaced families. The strike also killed three others, including two children, with Israel saying it targeted a Hamas operative. His death highlights the ongoing dangers for aid workers, with hundreds killed since the war began amid continued Israeli military operations in response to the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack.

A senior Gaza humanitarian worker, Mohammed al-Wahidi, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City, prompting widespread grief and tributes to his extensive aid work and recent organisation of public World Cup screenings. The strike also killed three others, including two children. Israel said it targeted a Hamas operative and acknowledged claims of civilian casualties. Al-Wahidi, formerly an English teacher, played a major role in coordinating emergency relief through the Egyptian Relief Committee. His death highlights ongoing dangers faced by aid workers, with the UN recording hundreds killed since the start of the war triggered by the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.