The number of Palestinian sports community members killed in Israeli attacks increased to 1016

In the statement made by the Palestine Football Federation, it was reminded that Israeli soldiers opened fire and killed 15-year-old Berbah yesterday while he was playing football with his peers in the Mevasi region of Khan Yunus.

The statement said, "With the martyrdom of Berbah, the number of people who lost their lives in the Palestinian sports community increased to 1016." It was said.

Neşme Sports Academy published a condolence message due to the death of their player Berbah. In the message, it was stated that "Berbah is not only a player, but also a part of their family's dreams on the field."

The Palestinian Ministry of Education also published a condolence message for Berbah yesterday. The Ministry stated that Berbah was a student of Meskat School affiliated with the Welfare Education Directorate in the south, and emphasized that the targeting of the child revealed the extent of the violations that children in Gaza are subjected to, even in playgrounds and entertainment areas.

The Ministry called on education ministries, teachers' unions and student unions around the world to take initiative with their governments to take effective stances and steps that will contribute to ending Israel's crimes.

"The protection of children is not just the responsibility of Palestinians. It is the responsibility of everyone who believes in the right of children to live, be educated and play without fear of being killed or targeted," the statement said. It was said.

The Israeli army continues its attacks on the Gaza Strip, which it maintains under blockade, despite the ceasefire that came into force on October 10, 2025.

According to the latest data announced by the Ministry of Health in Gaza, 1610 people lost their lives and 5 thousand 819 people were injured in the attacks carried out by Israel in Gaza since the ceasefire.

In Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the total loss of life exceeded 74 thousand and the number of injured exceeded 175 thousand.