Former Palestine males’s nationwide basketball workforce participant Mohammed Shaalan was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Tuesday.
Based on Wafa information company, Shaalan — additionally recognized by his nickname ‘The Earthquake’ — was shot whereas ready in line to obtain assist for his household within the Khan Younis area.
Shaalan had been trying to find meals and drugs, particularly for his daughter, Maryam, who’s affected by kidney failure and extreme blood poisoning.
“We verify, with deep unhappiness, that Palestinian basketball star Mohammad Shalaan was killed by Israeli gunfire in Khan Younis whereas making an attempt to get meals for his kids ,” Fares Awwad, the secretary normal of the Palestinian Basketball Federation, informed Franceinfo:sport.
“He leaves behind six kids, together with his daughter Mariam (6 years outdated), who’s presently affected by kidney failure and sepsis, and is combating for her life.”
Shaalan performed for the Al-Bureij Providers Basketball Membership, the place he gained two Premier League titles, a Gaza Strip Cup Championship, and two Tremendous Cup Championships.
He has additionally performed for a number of groups, together with Al-Maghazi Providers, Khan Yunis Providers, Al-Shati Providers, Gaza Sports activities, the YMCA, and Jabalia Providers.
Al-Shaalan’s loss of life comes simply weeks after former Palestine nationwide soccer workforce participant Suleiman al-Obeid, often called the “Palestinian Pele”, was killed within the Gaza Strip.
Printed on Aug 21, 2025