At least 20 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike that hit a popular seafront cafe frequently used by activists, journalists, and local residents in western Gaza on Monday.
A spokesperson for Gaza’s Hamas-run Civil Defence told newsmen that rescue teams evacuated 20 bodies and dozens of wounded from Al-Baqa Cafeteria, an outdoor venue which consisted of tents along the beach.
He added that emergency crews were still searching through a deep crater left by the explosion.
Videos posted by activists on social media appeared to show the moment a missile, reportedly fired from an Israeli warplane, struck the area. Footage captured the aftermath of the attack, with bodies scattered across the ground.
Al-Baqa Cafeteria had become a well-known space for journalists, activists, and remote workers, offering internet access, seating, and workspace along Gaza’s Mediterranean coast.
