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Arab News
an hour ago
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- Arab News
Palestinian journalist among those killed in Israeli strike on Gaza seaside cafe
DUBAI: Palestinian photojournalist and filmmaker Ismail Abu Hatab was among at least 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a seafront cafe in Gaza. Al-Baqa Cafe, located along Gaza's Mediterranean coast, was a popular gathering spot for journalists, activists, students, and remote workers seeking internet access and a place to charge their devices. It was hit by an Israeli airstrike on Monday morning. Among the victims was 33-year-old Abu Hatab, known for curating photo exhibitions abroad that documented the horrors of life in Gaza, including 'Between the Sky and the Sea,' an immersive photography show recently displayed in Los Angeles. Frans Alsalmi, a digital artist from Gaza, was also among the casualties. Meanwhile, prominent Palestinian journalist Bayan Abu Sultan was among dozens injured in the strike. In response to the attack, Husam Zomlot, Palestinian ambassador to the UK, said: 'The erasure of Palestinian journalists and influencers continues unabated. But their words and their art will bear eternal witness to this genocide.' The Government Media Office in Gaza has confirmed that the death of Abu Hatab raised the number of journalists killed since Oct. 7 to 228. It condemned 'in the strongest terms the systematic assassination of Palestinian journalists in Gaza.' It also called on international journalist federations and media organizations to demand accountability for the targeting of Palestinian journalists. The Israel Defense Forces did not issue a public statement about the strike. However, it told CNN that the strike targeted 'several Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip. Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians using aerial surveillance.'
Nahar Net
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Israel army says reviewing deadly strike on seafront Gaza cafe
by Naharnet Newsdesk 01 July 2025, 11:47 The Israeli army said Tuesday that it launched a review into a strike on a seafront Gaza cafe it says targeted militants, but which rescuers said killed 24 people. In a statement to AFP regarding the incident, the army said it had struck "several Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip". Gaza's civil defense said at least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Monday's strike on the Al-Baqa cafe, a prominent venue along Gaza City's coastal promenade. An army spokesperson said that "prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians using aerial surveillance". "The incident is under review," he added. The cafe and restaurant, which had so far survived more than 20 months of war and intense bombings on the Palestinian territory, had become a gathering spot for those not displaced by the conflict. "There's always a lot of people at that spot, which offers drinks, spaces for families, and internet access," said Ahmad al-Nayrab, 26, who was walking on the nearby beach when he heard a loud explosion. "It was a massacre," he told AFP. "I saw bits of bodies flying everywhere, bodies mangled and burned. It was a bloodcurdling scene; everybody was screaming." An AFP photographer said Palestinian journalist Ismail Abu Hatab was among those killed in the strike. Israeli restrictions on media in Gaza and difficulties in accessing some areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by rescuers and authorities in the territory. Qatar, which has mediated between Israel and Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, said on Saturday a "window of opportunity" had opened for a potential Gaza truce following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. So far, no concrete signs of renewed talks have emerged. Israel launched its campaign in response to Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. Of the 251 hostages seized during the assault, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed at least 56,531 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. The United Nations considers these figures to be reliable.
The Sun
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Israel army says reviewing deadly strike on seafront Gaza cafe
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said Tuesday that it launched a review into a strike on a seafront Gaza cafe it says targeted militants, but which rescuers said killed 24 people. In a statement to AFP regarding the incident, the army said it had struck 'several Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip'. Gaza's civil defence said at least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Monday's strike on the Al-Baqa cafe, a prominent venue along Gaza City's coastal promenade. An army spokesperson said that 'prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians using aerial surveillance'. 'The incident is under review,' he added. The cafe and restaurant, which had so far survived more than 20 months of war and intense bombings on the Palestinian territory, had become a gathering spot for those not displaced by the conflict. 'There's always a lot of people at that spot, which offers drinks, spaces for families, and internet access,' said Ahmad al-Nayrab, 26, who was walking on the nearby beach when he heard a loud explosion. 'It was a massacre,' he told AFP. 'I saw bits of bodies flying everywhere, bodies mangled and burned. It was a bloodcurdling scene; everybody was screaming.' An AFP photographer said Palestinian journalist Ismail Abu Hatab was among those killed in the strike. Israeli restrictions on media in Gaza and difficulties in accessing some areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by rescuers and authorities in the territory. Qatar, which has mediated between Israel and Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, said on Saturday a 'window of opportunity' had opened for a potential Gaza truce following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. So far, no concrete signs of renewed talks have emerged. Israel launched its campaign in response to Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. Of the 251 hostages seized during the assault, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed at least 56,531 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. The United Nations considers these figures to be reliable.
New Straits Times
4 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Israel reviews deadly Gaza cafe strike that killed 24
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said Tuesday that it launched a review into a strike on a seafront Gaza cafe it says targeted fighters, but which rescuers said killed 24 people. In a statement to AFP regarding the incident, the army said it had struck "several Hamas fighters in the northern Gaza Strip." Gaza's civil defence said at least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Monday's strike on the Al-Baqa cafe, a prominent venue along Gaza City's coastal promenade. An army spokesperson said that "prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians using aerial surveillance." "The incident is under review," he added. The cafe and restaurant, which had so far survived more than 20 months of war and intense bombings on the Palestinian territory, had become a gathering spot for those not displaced by the conflict. "There's always a lot of people at that spot, which offers drinks, spaces for families, and internet access," said Ahmad al-Nayrab, 26, who was walking on the nearby beach when he heard a loud explosion. "It was a massacre," he told AFP. "I saw bits of bodies flying everywhere, bodies mangled and burned. It was a bloodcurdling scene; everybody was screaming." An AFP photographer said Palestinian journalist Ismail Abu Hatab was among those killed in the strike. Israeli restrictions on media in Gaza and difficulties in accessing some areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by rescuers and authorities in the territory. Qatar, which has mediated between Israel and Hamas, said on Saturday a "window of opportunity" had opened for a potential Gaza truce following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. So far, no concrete signs of renewed talks have emerged. Israel launched its campaign in response to Hamas's Oct 7, 2023 attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. Of the 251 hostages seized during the assault, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed at least 56,531 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. The United Nations considers these figures to be reliable.--AFP
Al Arabiya
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Israel army says reviewing deadly strike on seafront Gaza cafe
The Israeli army said Tuesday that it launched a review into a strike on a seafront Gaza cafe it says targeted militants, but which rescuers said killed 24 people. In a statement to AFP regarding the incident, the army said it had struck 'several Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip.' Gaza's civil defense said at least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Monday's strike on the al-Baqa cafe, a prominent venue along Gaza City's coastal promenade. An army spokesperson said that 'prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians using aerial surveillance.' 'The incident is under review,' he added. The cafe and restaurant, which had so far survived more than 20 months of war and intense bombings on the Palestinian territory, had become a gathering spot for those not displaced by the conflict. 'There's always a lot of people at that spot, which offers drinks, spaces for families, and internet access,' said Ahmad al-Nayrab, 26, who was walking on the nearby beach when he heard a loud explosion. 'It was a massacre,' he told AFP. 'I saw bits of bodies flying everywhere, bodies mangled and burned. It was a bloodcurdling scene; everybody was screaming.' An AFP photographer said Palestinian journalist Ismail Abu Hatab was among those killed in the strike. Israeli restrictions on media in Gaza and difficulties in accessing some areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by rescuers and authorities in the territory. Qatar, which has mediated between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas, said on Saturday a 'window of opportunity' had opened for a potential Gaza truce following a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. So far, no concrete signs of renewed talks have emerged. Israel launched its campaign in response to Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures. Of the 251 hostages seized during the assault, 49 are still held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed at least 56,531 people in Gaza, also mostly civilians, according to the territory's health ministry. The United Nations considers these figures to be reliable.
