International News Safety Institute

30 June 2025  |  IFJ

Ismail Abu Hatab

Incident

Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli airstrike on cafe frequented by journalists

Cause of death

Missile strike

Details

On 30 June, an Israeli airstrike hit the Al-Baqa seafront cafe, west of Gaza City, killing freelance photojournalist Ismail Abu Hatab, who worked for several media platforms and news outlets. In the attack on the Al-Baqa cafe, which is frequented by journalists because it has Internet connection, journalist Bayan Abu Sultan was also injured, PJS reported. 

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