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Israeli forces kill Palestinian goalkeeper in Gaza

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English July 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM

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Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza. Married just five months ago, he leaves behind a wife expecting their first child. The Palestinian Football Association says more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes have been killed since October 2023.

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