IDF Claims Strike Killed Hamas Commander Amid Civilian Casualties

Wed Jul 16 2025 21:01:07 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
IDF Claims Strike Killed Hamas Commander Amid Civilian Casualties

Israeli forces conduct airstrike at popular Gaza cafe, leading to widespread outrage over civilian deaths


The recent Israeli airstrike on a busy Gaza cafe has resulted in significant casualties, prompting a deep sense of anger and shock among family members of the victims.

On Monday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they had eliminated a senior Hamas commander, Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh, during an operation at the al-Baqa Cafeteria—a well-frequented location in western Gaza City. This strike not only claimed Saleh's life, but also resulted in the deaths of numerous civilians, stirring controversy regarding the impact and necessity of such military actions.

In their statement, the IDF claimed that the operation was necessary to eliminate a key figure involved in Hamas's maritime operations and terrorist planning. Alongside Saleh, Hisham Ayman Atiya Mansour, deputy head of Hamas's mortar unit, was also reported killed. Despite these assertions, eyewitness accounts and initial reports indicate that the airstrike resulted in high civilian casualties, including artists, students, and even children.

Hospitals are grappling with the aftermath, as Shifa Hospital reported over 40 deaths, with bodies remaining unidentifiable in many cases. In the chaotic scenes following the attack, medical staff reported extreme injuries among survivors, including burns that required urgent surgeries.

The al-Baqa Cafeteria, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and internet connectivity, attracted many civilians, who were unaware of the looming danger. An official IDF response to the proportionality of civilian casualties remains pending, further fueling the conversation about military ethics in conflict scenarios.

In the wake of this event, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are ongoing in Qatar to explore possible ceasefire options and arrangements for the release of hostages following the unprecedented violence that erupted on October 7, 2023. With over 57,000 reported fatalities in Gaza since then, the humanitarian implications of the conflict are dire and raise urgent questions about future actions and accountability.

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