Palestinian Footballer Ahmad Abu al-Atta Dies After Airstrike Hits His Home in Gaza City
In a tragic incident that highlights the human cost of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Palestinian football player Ahmad Abu al-Atta and his family were killed in their home by an Israeli airstrike. The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) confirmed the devastating news in a statement released on Saturday. Ahmad Abu al-Atta, 34, was a defender for the Gaza Strip team Al-Ahly Gaza. He perished alongside his wife, Ruba Esmael Abu al-Atta, a medical professional, and their two children when their home in Gaza City was struck. Although the local media reported that the airstrike occurred on Friday, the PFA did not specify the exact date of the attack. This incident is part of a larger, grim picture of casualties in Gaza. Last Monday, the PFA announced that international referee Hani Mesmeh had died from wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike in May. Additionally, the conflict has claimed the lives of more than 300 athletes, referees, and sports officials since October 2023, according
