Israeli Strike Kills 7 in Gaza Cafe as Trump’s 15-Point Peace Plan Faces Doubts
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 18
Israeli Strike Kills 7 in Gaza Cafe as Trump’s 15-Point Peace Plan Faces Doubts
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 18
Summary
At least seven people, including a child, were killed and 14 wounded when an Israeli strike hit a seaside cafe in Gaza City on Tuesday, with several victims in critical condition, Al-Shifa Hospital’s director said.
The Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders planning attacks on Israeli troops in northern Gaza and said one target had taken part in the Oct. 7, 2023 assault on southern Israel.
The strike came a day after Jared Kushner met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to revive President Trump’s 15-point plan to disarm Hamas, restore calm in Gaza and begin reconstruction.
That timing sharpened doubts over the initiative because Trump had said last month his Board of Peace reached a disarmament agreement with Hamas that also required Israel to halt attacks under the October cease-fire.