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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
At least 41 killed as Israeli forces strike on Gaza seafront cafe ahead of ceasefire talks
In one of the heaviest attacks in weeks, the Israeli forces killed at least 41 people at a seaside cafe near the port in Gaza City on Monday and gunfire left another 23 Palestinians dead as they desperately tried to gather food aid, health officials said. An airstrike by Israeli air forces hit Al-Baqa Cafe in Gaza City when it was reportedly crowded with women and children, stated Ali Abu Ateila who was present inside the cafe, reported Associated Press. 'Without a warning, all of a sudden, a warplane hit the place, shaking it like an earthquake,' he said. A CNN report quoted director of Al-Shifa hospital, Dr. Mohammad Abu Silmiya, who gave an update on Monday night on the casualties in the Al-Baqa Cafe strike and said that at least 41 people have been killed and 75 others remain injured. 🚚 HUMANITARIAN AID UPDATE: As part of the framework for distributing food and humanitarian aid in Gaza, carried out by the GHF in coordination with international aid organizations, the IDF is conducting ongoing assessments to improve operational response, minimize friction with… — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 30, 2025 Al-Shifa hospital further stated that two other strikes in Gaza City killed another 15 people, while a building was targeted by the Israeli forces near the town of Zawaida which led to the death of six people, AP reported. Al-Baqa cafe, which is frequently visited by activists, journalists, and local residents, was a hub for people seeking internet access and a place to charge their phones. It also acted as a place to work by the Mediterranean coast. Disturbing visuals shared on social media showed blood and disfigured bodies on the ground as injured people were being taken to hospital in blankets. The attack by the Israeli military comes ahead of ceasefire talks with US President Donald Trump, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the White House next week. Trump has called to 'Make the deal in Gaza, get the hostages back'. Meanwhile, Israel's strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer is visiting Washington this week to discuss the modalities surrounding the Gaza ceasefire and Iran.
9 News
2 days ago
- Politics
- 9 News
Israeli strike kills 30 at cafe popular for co-working, official says
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here More than 30 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit a cafe near the port in Gaza City, according to the head of the territory's largest hospital. Dr Mohammad Abu Silmiya, the director of Al-Shifa hospital, said in an update on Monday afternoon (early Tuesday AEST) that at least 31 people had been killed and 70 injured in the strike. Videos geolocated by CNN show thick smoke rising from the scene as well as widespread damage to the cafe and the surrounding area. They also showed bodies being removed on stretchers. A Palestinian man checks an area near the cafe that was damaged in an Israeli strike on Monday. (Jehad Alshrafi/AP via CNN Newsource) The Israel Defence Forces told CNN it was looking into the circumstances around the strike. The Al-Baqa cafe was a well-known spot for students, journalists and remote workers, as it offered internet and a place to work by the Mediterranean coast. Silmiya told CNN that "most of the casualties are women and children", including many students who were at the cafe for internet access. He also said the hospital was short of ICU beds and anaesthetics to treat the casualties. "We are treating the injured on the hospital floor as no rooms and hospital beds are available", the hospital director added. Damage at the cafe near the port in Gaza City on June 30, 2025, following an Israeli airstrike. (CNN via CNN Newsource) Among those killed was a freelance journalist, Ismail Abu Hatab, according to other journalists at the scene. The Hamas-controlled Government Media Office said his death brought to 228 the number of journalists killed by Israeli military action in Gaza since October 2023. CONTACT US
CNN
2 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Israeli strike on cafe near Gaza City port kills dozens, hospital official says
More than 30 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit a café near the port in Gaza City, according to the head of the territory's largest hospital. Dr. Mohammad Abu Silmiya, the director of Al-Shifa hospital, said in an update on Monday afternoon that at least 31 people had been killed and 70 injured in the strike. Videos geolocated by CNN show thick smoke rising from the scene as well as widespread damage to the café and the surrounding area. They also showed bodies being removed on stretchers. The Israel Defense Forces told CNN it was looking into the circumstances around the strike. The Al-Baqa café was a well-known spot for students, journalists and remote workers, as it offered internet and a place to work by the Mediterranean coast. Silmiya told CNN that 'most of the casualties are women and children,' including many students who were at the cafe for internet access. He also said the hospital was short of ICU beds and anesthetics to treat the casualties. 'We are treating the injured on the hospital floor as no rooms and hospital beds are available,' the hospital director added. Among those killed was a freelance journalist, Ismail Abu Hatab, according to other journalists at the scene. The Hamas-controlled Government Media Office said his death brought to 228 the number of journalists killed by Israeli military action in Gaza since October 2023. This is a developing story and will be updated.
