Recently a post was seen from UEFA paying tribute to Plastinian player “Salman al-Obeid” who inspired many talented childern even in the tough times and darkest phase of their country. He led many of them to take inspiration from his playing style and courage despite being in many crisis.
The post caught attention when Liverpool star Mohammed Salah responed to the Tweet on X Questioning how he was Killed ?
The 41 year old was brutually murdered by Israel Armed forces where he was waiting for the aid among crowd near distribition site near southern gaza. Leaving behind a wife and five childern , The associate press could not verify the account.
Obeid played around 24 games for palestine scoring two goals while playing for club he scored more than 100 goals playing for the club PFA described him as one of the best palstinie player.
After Mohammed Salah’s question UEFA responded!.
The PFA released a statement they attributed to UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin expressing his sorrow over Obeid’s death. According to the letter, Čeferin described the player as someone who transcended his role as an athlete, representing hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The UEFA president reportedly praised Obeid’s abilities and commitment to football, noting how his example provided inspiration to young people in Gaza and elsewhere, helping them maintain optimism for the future. Čeferin allegedly characterized the loss as significant both for the football community and for those who recognize sport’s capacity to motivate and uplift people.
An Israeli military representative, Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, responded to Salah via X (formerly Twitter), stating that preliminary investigations had not identified any incidents involving Suleiman al-Obeid, and requested additional information to conduct a more thorough examination.
According to the PFA, Obeid’s death increases the total number of Palestinian sports personnel and athletes who have died during the ongoing 22-month conflict to 662.
Recent UN human rights data indicates that approximately 1,400 Palestinians have lost their lives while attempting to access humanitarian aid in Gaza since May, with Israeli forces responsible for nearly all of these casualties.
The Israeli military operations, conducted both from the air and on the ground, have resulted in tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths, forced the displacement of the majority of Gaza’s residents, caused widespread destruction across large areas, and brought the territory to the brink of humanitarian crisis. The current conflict began when Hamas and affiliated groups launched an assault on Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths and the capture of 251 individuals.
