Mohamed Salah has questioned UEFA’s tribute to former Palestinian footballer Suleiman Obeid, who was reportedly shot and killed by Israeli forces while waiting for aid in Gaza.

Salah took to social media platform X to ask, “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?” This was in response to UEFA’s post bidding farewell to Obeid, calling him the “Palestinian Pele” and praising his talent and the hope he gave to many children during difficult times.

Obeid, 41, was fatally shot on Wednesday near a humanitarian aid distribution site in southern Gaza, according to the Palestine Football Association (PFA). He leaves behind a wife and five children. The Associated Press has not independently verified the details.

The PFA said Obeid played 24 matches for Palestine, scoring two goals, and netted over 100 goals in his local club career. The association described him as “one of the brightest stars of Palestinian football.”

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UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin expressed deep sadness over Obeid’s death, highlighting his role as a symbol of hope and resilience amid hardship. Čeferin called Obeid’s passing a great loss to football and to those who believe in sport’s power to inspire.

The PFA reported that Obeid’s death brings the total number of Palestinian athletes and sports officials killed since the 22-month conflict began to 662.

According to the U.N. human rights office, approximately 1,400 Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza have been killed since May, most by Israeli fire.

The ongoing conflict, triggered by a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, widespread displacement, and severe humanitarian crises in Gaza.