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IDF Strikes Gaza Cafe, Killing Six Including Hamas Commanders

8/18/2026

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The Israeli Defense Forces struck a northern Gaza City cafe on Tuesday, killing six, including Hamas commanders.
The commanders were part of Hamas’s Nukhba force that took part in the October 7 massacre.
Army Radio said ten were wounded and the IDF claimed it limited civilian harm.
Hamas accused Netanyahu of trying to derail negotiations and undermine President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

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The Israeli Defense Forces struck a northern Gaza City cafe on Tuesday, killing six, including Hamas commanders.
The commanders were part of Hamas’s Nukhba force that took part in the October 7 massacre.
Army Radio said ten were wounded and the IDF claimed it limited civilian harm.
Hamas accused Netanyahu of trying to derail negotiations and undermine President Donald Trump’s peace plan.