Gaza Sporting mourns goalkeeper Mahmoud Faris after he became a martyr

Palestinian club Gaza Sporting has mourned the death of first-team goalkeeper Mahmoud Kamal Fares Abdul Malik, who was martyred shortly ago in a treacherous Israeli bombing, according to an official statement from the club.

The club has published a statement mourning its player, expressing deep sorrow for the loss of one of the club's own, and offering condolences to his family, loved ones, and the club's community.

Gaza Sport Club stated: "With hearts believing in God's decree and destiny, and with great sadness and sorrow, the president and members of the board of directors of Gaza Sport Club, along with its staff, sports teams, and members of its general assembly, mourn the martyr of the club and son of the club, player Mahmoud Kamal Faris Abdul Malik, the goalkeeper of the first football team, who has just ascended as a martyr."

The club added: "We ask Almighty God to envelop him in His vast mercy, to grant him a place in His spacious gardens, to accept him among the exalted, and to inspire his family, relatives, friends, and the Gaza Sports Club family with beautiful patience and good consolation."

The club concluded its statement by saying: "Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return."