Haniyeh in action
Photo: AFP
Haniyeh hurt in soccer practice
Hamas leader hurts leg, ordered to rest, stay away from soccer for at least 10 days
During times of escalation, Hamas Prime Minister in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh often says the ball is in Israel's court. Indeed, it now seems he would do well to leave the ball to people who know how to better handle it.
Haniyeh suffered an injury during a soccer practice in Gaza City, Palestinian media outlets reported Thursday.
Local champ. Heniyeh during rededication of soccer field (Photo: AFP)
According to reports, the Hamas prime minister injured his leg and was transferred to a local hospital, where he received medical treatment.
The terror group's leader was instructed to rest for at least 10 days, and will not be able to attend practice until his wounded limb is fully recovered.
Passing the ball. Heniyeh showing his moves (Photo: AP)
Sources close to Haniyeh said the prime minister has been attending weekly soccer training sessions, boasting that he has not skipped a single practice for more than a year.
The former soccer player frequently participates in sports events, including a celebratory soccer match during the rededication of the Gaza soccer stadium – damaged in an IDF bombardment during Cast Lead Operation in 2009 – where he even managed to score one for the team.
In the past, Haniyeh was known as one of the best soccer players at the Al-Shati refugee camp soccer club and the Islamic association soccer club, where he also served on the board of directors for several years.
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