Muhammad Fawaz Al-Wahidi (“Abu Sahib”), director of the Office of Notables and Community Notables at the Egyptian Relief Organization, based in Gaza City. killing On Tuesday, July 7, as a result of an Israeli air strike that targeted a vehicle in Gaza City Be patient alive.
Local accounts He said The raid resulted in the death of Al-Wahidi along with two other people, including a child, after the car they were traveling in was hit.
The attack came about an hour ago before The start of Egypt’s 2026 World Cup match against Argentina in the round of 16, a timing that intensified public interest as news of the strike spread amid broader efforts being made in the sector.
At the time of the incident, the Egyptian Relief Committee was in Gaza to organize Public activities in shelters and displacement areas throughout the province so that displaced families can watch the match in a more uplifting environment.
He was the only one described As one of the prominent figures associated with the committee’s work, he previously supervised public relations and media coordination of the committee’s activities, including reconstruction projects and humanitarian and service support for the people.
The committee has continuedSince the launch of the Egyptian Gaza Reconstruction Initiative, projects have been implemented in housing, infrastructure, and basic services, in addition to providing humanitarian and relief aid as part of efforts to support the Palestinians and alleviate the burdens left by the war.
In response to the allegations that were circulated that Al-Wahidi is the “representative of the committee,”exitThe committee’s official spokesman in Gaza, Muhammad Mansour, denied these accusations.
In statements conveyed to Masrawy, Mansour He explained The victim was not the director of the committee, but rather the director of the office of local notables and tribal representatives at the committee’s headquarters in Gaza City.
victorious He added Al-Wahidi was participating in a reconciliation session between neighbors when the strike occurred, and that the attack was not directed at him directly, according to the spokesman.
The committee also Issued An official statement of condolence, in which we mourn a man known for his social reform efforts and national and community participation, especially in promoting reconciliation and promoting the values of love, tolerance and social unity.