VIDEO: 24 killed in ‘Israeli’ strike on Gaza beach, journalist among dead

The number of Palestinians killed in an ‘Israeli’ airstrike on the Al-Baqa rest stop along Gaza City's seashore rose to 24 on Monday evening, according to local medical sources.

Medical teams transferred the dead and several critically wounded individuals to Al-Shifa Medical Complex following the strike, which hit an area frequented by civilians, Local news agency reported.

Among the victims was journalist Ismail Abu Hatab, while fellow journalist Bayan Abu Sultan was injured. The extent of her injuries remains unclear, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA.

Abu Hatab’s death brings the total number of journalists killed since the start of the genocide in Gaza 21 months ago to 227, as documented by Palestinian media institutions.

The attack comes amid a continued escalation by the Israeli Occupation, which has intensified its assault on Gaza’s civilian population. UN agencies have repeatedly warned of catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the besieged enclave, as airstrikes and blockade measures persist.

According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health in Gaza, 28 Palestinians, including three whose bodies were recovered from the rubble, were killed and 223 others wounded in the past 24 hours.

The ministry added that the overall toll since October 7, 2023, has reached 56,531 killed and 133,642 wounded. Since March 18, 2025, the number of casualties stands at 6,203 killed and 21,601 wounded.