Israeli strike kills Gaza's Argentina-Egypt FIFA World Cup screenings organiser before kickoff

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza shortly before the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match between Egypt and Argentina killed a Palestinian aid official who had helped organise public screenings of the game across the enclave, news agency Associated Press reported.

The strike came just before what was expected to be a major occasion for football fans in Gaza, where many had gathered to watch Egypt face defending champions Argentina.