An Israeli missile strike killed a Palestinian aid worker just before Tuesday evening's World Cup match between Egypt and Argentina, according to The Guardian. Mohamed al-Wahidi, who organized public screenings of World Cup games in Gaza, died when a missile struck his taxi.
Two brothers aged eight and ten and another man who was in the street near the site of the attack were also killed. The strike occurred shortly before Egypt's narrow round-of-16 defeat to defending champions Argentina.
The incident highlights the ongoing toll on civilians in Gaza amid the conflict. No further details about the military operation or the target have been released from Israeli officials.
The broader humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with limited access to essential services and recurring violence. International calls for civilian protection have intensified following this latest loss of life.
The family of the victims has called for an independent investigation, though no official response from international bodies has been reported at this time.