### [2026-06-29](/feed/2026/06/29/index.md)

##### Palestinian sports during the Gaza war
# The Palestinian Football Association confirms that Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Khader Al-Ashqar was killed by Israeli forces in the Khan Yunis Governorate town of Al-Qarara. 




### Sources:

1. [Palestine Chronicle](https://www.palestinechronicle.com/israel-kills-palestinian-goalkeeper-as-world-cup-fans-rally-for-palestine/)
2. [WAFA](https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/172168)

### Changes:

1. The Palestinian Football Association confirms that Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Khader Al-Ashqar waas killed by Israeli forces in the Khan Yunis Governorate town of Al-Qarara.  _2026-07-05 17:48:40 (First version)_
1. The Palestinian Football Association confirms that Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Khader Al-Ashqar was killed by Israeli forces in the Khan Yunis Governorate town of Al-Qarara.  _(Current version)_

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