Gaza Mourns Aid Worker Killed by Israeli Strike

A senior public relations director for the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza, Mohammed al-Wahidi, died alongside three others in an Israeli air strike on Tuesday. The attack occurred in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City as al-Wahidi was travelling in a taxi on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina football match. Among the deceased were two children, aged 10 and 8, and another passenger identified as Ahmed Jehad Rajab Doghmosh, who was 30 years old.

Al-Wahidi, 57, earned local acclaim for organizing public World Cup screenings that provided vital entertainment for displaced Palestinians living in tents and ruined shelters. Beyond his efforts in entertainment, he actively worked to clear rubble, maintain logistics for aid deliveries, and resolve community disputes within the enclave. His family and the Egyptian Relief Committee described him as a dedicated figure who sought to improve conditions for those suffering amidst the ongoing conflict.

Egyptian security officials reportedly raised the killing with Israel, citing it as an example of continued violence and obstruction of relief efforts despite an existing ceasefire agreement. Since the October 10, 2025, ceasefire, health authorities report that air strikes have killed at least 1,092 Palestinians. The death of al-Wahidi highlights the precarious environment for aid workers in the territory, where the cumulative death toll since October 2023 has now surpassed 73,118 people according to local health ministry data.