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In his message on X, Salah asked: “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?”
UEFA had posted a tribute to al-Obeid, 41, describing him as the ‘Palestinian Pele.’ The post sparked criticism for its vague nature. Al-Obeid’s widow claimed he was killed when an Israeli tank shelled a humanitarian aid site.
Salah’s response garnered significant attention, receiving over 25,000 comments, 365,000 reposts, and 1.3 million likes. It prompted the Israeli military to promise a closer look at the incident.
Al-Obeid was dedicated to football, planning to play until he was 50, despite Gaza’s war conditions. Many athletes have been killed in Gaza during Israel’s campaign; reports suggest hundreds of soccer players, including many children, among the dead.
The post received over 20,000 comments, 25,000 reposts, and 113,000 likes from UEFA. Salah’s follow-up attracted even more engagement, with the Israeli military responding to his inquiry.
Israeli military spokesperson Nadav Shoshani responded on X: “After an initial review, we found no records of any incidents involving Suleiman al-Obeid. In order to take a closer look, we need more details.”
Salah had previously called for increased humanitarian aid into Gaza in posts like the one shared by The Guardian.
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In Salah's message on X regarding al-Obeid, what did he ask about?
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