Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:17pm on 04 Jul 2025,Friday International
An Israeli airstrike on Al-Baqa Cafe in Gaza City killed a mid-ranking Hamas operative, Hisham Ayman Mansour, but also left at least 40 civilians dead, including 9 women and several children, according to BBC investigations. The popular seaside venue, known for hosting artists, students, and journalists, was crowded when the bomb struck. Witnesses described a "real massacre," with dozens injured and some bodies unidentifiable. The Israel Defense Forces claimed it targeted terrorists and said the incident is under review. The attack has raised questions over proportionality in Israel’s military campaign against Hamas as the war in Gaza continues. (PC: BBC)
