Al-Baqa Cafe airstrike
| Al-Baqa Cafe airstrike | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Gaza war | |
Al-Baqa Cafe | |
| Location | Gaza Port, Gaza Strip |
| Date | 30 June 2025 |
Attack type | Airstrike, war crime |
| Weapon | Mark 82 bomb |
| Deaths | 41+ |
| Injured | 75+ |
| Perpetrator | Israel Defense Forces |
On 30 June 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on the al-Baqa internet cafe near the port in Gaza City, Gaza Strip. The attack killed at least 41 people—including photojournalist Ismail Abu Hatab—and injured another 75. Reportedly, most of the casualties were women and children.
The café had become a gathering place for young people, including students, journalists, and artists. According to eyewitnesses, some of the visitors were working remotely or attending a children's birthday party at the time of the strike.