Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Gaza called Suleiman al-Obeid the "Palestinian Pelé."

To his son Naseemi, he was simply Dad.

When Suleiman was killed while waiting for food aid, he left behind a family, a legacy and a dream. His 18-year-old son remembers one of Gaza's most celebrated footballers and shares why he is determined to keep his father's name alive.
“My dream is to become like my father, a professional footballer.”

Watch Naseemi's story.

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