📅 July 1, 2025
GAZA- 39 Palestinians have been killed after Israeli warplanes targeted a seaside cafe in Gaza City.
One air raid hit al-Baqa Cafe in Gaza City when it was crowded with women and children, said Ali Abu Ateila, who was inside at the time.
“Without warning, all of a sudden, a warplane hit the place, shaking it like an earthquake,” he said.
At least 39 people were killed and dozens were wounded, many critically.
Among the dead were journalist Ismail Abu Hatab, as well as women and children who had gathered at the cafe.
The cafe, one of the few businesses to continue operating during the 20-month war, was a gathering spot for residents seeking internet access and a place to charge their phones.
