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Arab News
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Palestinian journalist among those killed in Israeli strike on Gaza seaside cafe
DUBAI: Palestinian photojournalist and filmmaker Ismail Abu Hatab was among at least 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a seafront cafe in Gaza. Al-Baqa Cafe, located along Gaza's Mediterranean coast, was a popular gathering spot for journalists, activists, students, and remote workers seeking internet access and a place to charge their devices. It was hit by an Israeli airstrike on Monday morning. Among the victims was 33-year-old Abu Hatab, known for curating photo exhibitions abroad that documented the horrors of life in Gaza, including 'Between the Sky and the Sea,' an immersive photography show recently displayed in Los Angeles. Frans Alsalmi, a digital artist from Gaza, was also among the casualties. Meanwhile, prominent Palestinian journalist Bayan Abu Sultan was among dozens injured in the strike. In response to the attack, Husam Zomlot, Palestinian ambassador to the UK, said: 'The erasure of Palestinian journalists and influencers continues unabated. But their words and their art will bear eternal witness to this genocide.' The Government Media Office in Gaza has confirmed that the death of Abu Hatab raised the number of journalists killed since Oct. 7 to 228. It condemned 'in the strongest terms the systematic assassination of Palestinian journalists in Gaza.' It also called on international journalist federations and media organizations to demand accountability for the targeting of Palestinian journalists. The Israel Defense Forces did not issue a public statement about the strike. However, it told CNN that the strike targeted 'several Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip. Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians using aerial surveillance.'
ABC News
9 hours ago
- Politics
- ABC News
At least 30 dead in Israeli strike on internet cafe in Gaza popular with journalists
A seafront cafe in Gaza known for its public internet connection frequented by journalists, media workers, activists and students has been the target of the latest deadly strike by the Israeli military. Warning: This story contains images and details that may distress some readers. Gaza's civil defence agency said that at least 30 people — including women, children and multiple journalists — were killed and dozens more injured in an Israeli strike on Al-Baqa Cafe. One of the few businesses to continue operating during the war, the cafe was a popular gathering spot for those seeking internet access, phone chargers and a place to work. "The place is always crowded with people because [it] offers drinks, family seating and internet access," eyewitness Ahmed Al-Nayrab told AFP, recalling a "huge explosion that shook the area". "I saw body parts flying everywhere, and bodies cut and burned … It was a scene that made your skin crawl." Among the dead was 32-year-old Palestinian photojournalist and film director Ismail Abu Hatab. Ismail Abu Hatab was known for curating photo exhibitions detailing the horrors of life in Gaza, including the immersive photography exhibition Between the Sky and the Sea, which was recently shown in Los Angeles. He was previously injured in an Israeli air strike while working at the Al-Ghafari tower in November 2023, he said in an interview last year to NDTV World. Well-known Palestinian journalist Bayan Abu Sultan was also among the dozens injured at the cafe, multiple media outlets confirmed. At least 227 journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023, according to the UN Human Rights Office, which condemned what it called the Israeli military's pattern of killings of journalists in Gaza. Israeli military attacks reportedly killed 18 journalists in May 2025 alone, it added in a statement. The Palestinian Journalist Syndicate confirmed that more than 220 journalists had been killed in Gaza since the war began. Monday's strike came amid the latest offensive of the 20-month war, which started when Hamas militants entered Israel on October 7, 2023, killing more than 1,200 people and taking a further 251 hostage. Israel's subsequent military assault has killed more than 56,000 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to the Gaza health ministry. Since the war began, the Gaza Strip has experienced at least 10 partial and full communication and internet outages, limiting the flow of information to and from Gaza and preventing journalists from reporting. Between June 10 and 21, the Gaza Strip experienced a complete internet outage and widespread mobile phone interruptions, which the Palestinian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority described as "systematic targeting". The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (also known as Reporters sans Frontières or RSF) both allege that Israel is directly targeting journalists in Gaza, something which Israel denies. "Israeli forces have done everything in their power to prevent coverage of what is happening in Gaza, and have systematically targeted journalists who have taken tremendous risks to do their jobs," RSF campaign director Rebecca Vincent said. Palestinian journalist Gathi Sabbah, 65, last month told The Journal that some public internet access points or cafes had become targets for Israeli drones. "Even going to a cafe carries real risk to our lives," he told Palestinian journalist Hana Salah at The Journal. "Many people have lost their lives just by being there, even though they were civilians." Gaza's government media office said it condemned "in the strongest terms the systematic targeting, killing and assassination of Palestinian journalists" by Israeli forces. In May, Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna was killed in an Israeli air strike just one day after she found out a documentary about her life in Gaza was to premiere in Cannes. Approached for comment by AFP, the Israeli army said it was "looking into" the reports of the attack at Al-Baqa Cafe. ABC/wires
Sky News
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Sky News
As Israel intensifies its bombardment of devastated Gaza, diplomatic efforts feel like they're unfolding on another planet
While international mediators talk of renewed hopes for a ceasefire, the situation on the ground in Gaza tells a far darker story - one of continued devastation, rising casualties, and a humanitarian crisis with no end in sight. On Monday, one of Gaza City's few remaining beachfront cafes - a rare location still offering reliable internet access - was hit in a deadly airstrike. The cafe was crowded at the time, and was popular with university students. According to medical responders, at least 22 people were killed in the attack. 2:22 Eyewitnesses described the horror of what happened. "Forget red lines. We're past that. Nothing left to say. Looked around all I see is blood. Men, martyrs, limbs. "Unbelievable. People come here to take a break from what they see inside Gaza. They come westward to breathe." Among the dead were Frans Al-Salmi, a prominent Palestinian artist, and Ismael Abu Khatab, a well-known photojournalist. More than 50 others were wounded in the blast. Graphic images from the scene show chaos and carnage. Images captured moments after the explosion show journalist Bayan Abu Sultan covered in blood and visibly dazed. The attack came as part of a broader escalation in airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. In the last 24 hours, Israel has intensified its bombardment, launching some of the heaviest raids seen in recent weeks. The strikes coincide with new evacuation orders issued for areas in northern Gaza, triggering yet another wave of mass displacement among an already devastated civilian population. Each day in Gaza brings new funerals and new grief. Civilians - exhausted, hungry, and increasingly desperate - have little choice but to endure. Meanwhile, on the diplomatic front, there is talk of a potential breakthrough. A proposed 60-day truce, tied to a staged hostage exchange, remains on the table. Yet significant differences remain. Hamas wants a permanent end to the war, while the Israeli government insists on retaining the right to resume military operations once any temporary ceasefire expires. These fundamental disagreements have repeatedly derailed negotiations in the past - and could do so again. For the people trapped in Gaza, the renewed diplomatic efforts feel distant, abstract - as if unfolding on another planet.
Saba Yemen
21 hours ago
- Saba Yemen
Death Toll from Israeli Massacre at Gaza Beach Resort Rises to 33 Martyrs, 50 Injured
Gaza – SABA: The number of victims from the massacre committed by Israeli occupation warplanes on Monday afternoon, which targeted a beach resort in Gaza City, has risen to 33 martyrs, including a journalist, and at least 50 injured. According to the Palestinian News Agency WAFA, quoting medical sources, the reported number of martyrs is not final, as many of the wounded are in critical condition, including women and children. The sources confirmed that Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike targeting Al-Baqa Resort on the Gaza seashore. Among the martyrs is journalist Ismail Abu Hatab, while journalist Bayan Abu Sultan was also injured; the nature and severity of her injuries have not yet been determined. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Roya News
a day ago
- Health
- Roya News
VIDEO: 24 killed in ‘Israeli' strike on Gaza beach, journalist among dead
The number of Palestinians killed in an 'Israeli' airstrike on the Al-Baqa rest stop along Gaza City's seashore rose to 24 on Monday evening, according to local medical sources. Medical teams transferred the dead and several critically wounded individuals to Al-Shifa Medical Complex following the strike, which hit an area frequented by civilians, Local news agency reported. Among the victims was journalist Ismail Abu Hatab, while fellow journalist Bayan Abu Sultan was injured. The extent of her injuries remains unclear, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. Abu Hatab's death brings the total number of journalists killed since the start of the genocide in Gaza 21 months ago to 227, as documented by Palestinian media institutions. The attack comes amid a continued escalation by the Israeli Occupation, which has intensified its assault on Gaza's civilian population. UN agencies have repeatedly warned of catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the besieged enclave, as airstrikes and blockade measures persist. According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health in Gaza, 28 Palestinians, including three whose bodies were recovered from the rubble, were killed and 223 others wounded in the past 24 hours. The ministry added that the overall toll since October 7, 2023, has reached 56,531 killed and 133,642 wounded. Since March 18, 2025, the number of casualties stands at 6,203 killed and 21,601 wounded.
