Mohammed Barakat (Arabic: محمد بركات; 22 June 1984 – 11 March 2024)[2] was a Palestinian footballer who played as a forward.

The breakout of Israel-Hamas war and the subsequent airstrikes targeting football stadia in the Gaza Strip, including Ahly Gaza's home the Palestine Stadium, effectively ended the League in 2023.

[5] Barakat made his debut for the Palestine national team on 2 March 2013 in a 1–0 victory against Bangladesh at the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup qualification.

[6] He also played in a 9–0 victory against Northern Mariana Islands in the same tournament two days later.

[8] Barakat was killed by the Israel Defence Force during an airstrike on 11 March 2024, amid the Siege of Khan Yunis.