The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claim responsibility for a deadly airstrike on the al-Baqa cafeteria in western Gaza City, which resulted in significant civilian deaths alongside the elimination of a Hamas commander. On Monday, the attack targeted the popular seaside cafe, known for being a vibrant social hub, killing not only Saleh, head of Hamas's naval forces, but also at least 40 others, according to health officials.
IDF Airstrike on Gaza Cafe Kills Hamas Commander Amid Deadly Civilian Casualties
IDF Airstrike on Gaza Cafe Kills Hamas Commander Amid Deadly Civilian Casualties
Israeli forces conducted a controversial airstrike that resulted in the death of senior Hamas commander Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh, amidst widespread civilian casualties in Gaza City.
The IDF acknowledged that the strike aimed at high-ranking Hamas operatives but expressed condolences over the loss of civilian life. Witnesses and family members reported grief and shock regarding the staggering number of victims, including women and children. The aftermath left Shifa Hospital overwhelmed as it received numerous injured individuals suffering severe wounds and burns from the strike.
The airstrike came in the context of escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, following an earlier attack that resulted in significant Israeli casualties. While the IDF defends its actions as necessary for national security, they did not clarify whether they assessed the civilian toll as proportionate. As peace discussions continue in Qatar, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with ongoing conflicts claiming the lives of thousands.
Recent reports indicate that over 57,000 individuals have died in Gaza since the military campaign's inception on October 7, 2023, further emphasizing the growing humanitarian crisis in the region.
The airstrike came in the context of escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, following an earlier attack that resulted in significant Israeli casualties. While the IDF defends its actions as necessary for national security, they did not clarify whether they assessed the civilian toll as proportionate. As peace discussions continue in Qatar, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with ongoing conflicts claiming the lives of thousands.
Recent reports indicate that over 57,000 individuals have died in Gaza since the military campaign's inception on October 7, 2023, further emphasizing the growing humanitarian crisis in the region.
