95 killed as Israeli airstrikes hit café, school, aid centers

KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 95 Palestinians have been killed and many others injured as Israeli airstrikes targeted a café, a school, and humanitarian aid centres in Gaza on Monday. The dead included women, children, and journalist.

The most lethal strike occurred at Al-Baqa café in northern Gaza City, where 39 people were killed. Witnesses say the area, which had no political or military affiliation, was full of displaced civilians, including children celebrating a birthday. The bombing caused massive destruction and left a crater where the café once stood.

Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reported that the attack came without warning, hitting a place considered a haven for displaced families.

Elsewhere in Gaza City, Israeli forces also bombed the Yafa school, which had been housing hundreds of displaced Palestinians. Witnesses say they were given just five minutes to evacuate.

In central Gaza, Israeli strikes hit the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah. Footage verified by Al Jazeera showed chaos as tents sheltering displaced families were damaged.

Reporter Tareq Abu Azzoum said this was at least the 10th time Israeli forces targeted that hospital. Gaza’s Government Media Office condemned the attack as a direct threat to the fragile healthcare system.

In Khan Younis, southern Gaza, at least 15 more Palestinians were killed while waiting for food at aid distribution centres operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), and 50 others were wounded.

The attacks happened as Israeli officials travelled to Washington for renewed ceasefire talks, with US officials reportedly pushing for a truce. Qatar, a key mediator, confirmed US interest but warned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Talks are also expected to address broader regional issues, including Iran.

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