**Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Café Claims Lives of 20 Palestinians**

Tue Jul 01 2025 17:46:39 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Café Claims Lives of 20 Palestinians**

**At least 20 individuals, including activists and residents, die in a recent airstrike targeting a beachfront café in Gaza.**


**The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and military tension in the region amid calls for a ceasefire.**

In a tragic event on Monday, an Israeli airstrike directed at Al-Baqa Cafeteria—an outdoor café popular among activists, journalists, and local residents in western Gaza—resulted in the deaths of at least 20 Palestinians, according to medical staff and witnesses. Rescue operations were underway to recover bodies and assist the injured, amid disturbing accounts of the scene described as chaotic and horrific.

Eyewitness Aziz Al-Afifi, a local cameraman, recounted the unsettling moment when the explosion struck, with bodies and blood scattered across the café's premises. Footage shared on social media depicted a missile presumably from an Israeli warplane hitting the densely populated area, leaving a significant crater where the café once stood. Notably, the Al-Baqa Cafeteria had gained recognition for its role as a workspace and social hub for local personnel, providing essential internet services along the Gaza coastline.

Although the Israeli military has not released a statement regarding this specific incident, the strike occurred amidst a backdrop of intensified air raids across the Gaza Strip. Local reports indicated that these attacks led to widespread displacement of residents, with emergency teams evacuating several critically injured individuals to Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City.

This surge in violence has raised alarms about the deteriorating humanitarian situation; the news follows pressure mounting on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pivot towards negotiating a ceasefire. U.S. President Donald Trump recently mentioned on social media that negotiations between Israel and Hamas were still in progress, although an earlier ceasefire agreement fell apart in March following renewed hostilities that resulted in significant casualties.

The violence in Gaza escalated following an Israeli blockade on humanitarian supplies, a heavy measure that has transitioned into daily incidents of deadly confrontations between aid recipients and Israeli forces. Witnesses claim that the confrontations have often led to unintentional casualties among those seeking help.

Israeli airstrikes have intensified, especially targeting populated neighborhoods in Gaza City, with reports emerging of an attack on a school in Zeitoun that was sheltering families who had fled their homes. Residents described the overwhelming sense of chaos and fear, with some stating they have had to evacuate multiple times under severe conditions—an increasingly grim reality exacerbated by shortages of food and water.

As the conflict continues, speculation mounts regarding the Israeli army's long-term objectives in Gaza, raising concerns about a shift toward prolonged guerilla warfare that may exacerbate civilian suffering. Netanyahu, facing pressure from various fronts to negotiate a ceasefire, now stands at a crossroads regarding future military strategies, especially in light of high civilian casualties that have reportedly surpassed 56,000 since the conflict reignited.

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