Israel kills Gaza goalkeeper days after playing in cup for slain athletes

Abdel-Malek was playing in a tournament honouring 1,017 Palestinian athletes who have been killed since October 2023. The event was a sombre tribute to the fallen sportspeople. The young goalkeeper was a member of the Gaza Sports Club team.

The Israeli airstrike targeted the Gaza City area. The attack came just days after Abdel-Malek had participated in the commemorative cup. The loss of another young athlete adds to the tragic count of the dead.