03-07-2025
Israel hit Gaza cafe with 230kg bomb: The Guardian
Published July 3rd, 2025 - 06:57 GMT
ALBAWABA - The Guardian reported that it has seen evidence proving the Israeli military used a 500lb (230kg) bomb in its airstrike against a beachfront cafe in Gaza on Monday, June 30. Also Read Palestinian journalist Bayan Abu Sultan injured in Gaza attack
The British newspaper clarified that the bomb, used in the attack on the al-Baqa cafe in Gaza, is a powerful and indiscriminate weapon that causes a massive explosion wave and scatters shrapnel over a wide area.
Experts in international law detailed that the use of the 230kg bomb in an area where unprotected civilians, including children, women and elderly people, could be is considered unlawful and may constitute a war crime.
A spokesperson for the Israeli Army revealed that the attack on the Gaza cafe was under review and that "prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians using aerial surveillance".
On the other hand, Gaza authorities said that the attack on the cafe killed between 48 people, while dozens of others were injured, including Palestinian journalist Bayan Abu Sultan.
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