Israeli strike kills at least two at Gaza seaport cafe, medics say

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Israeli strike kills at least two at Gaza seaport cafe, medics say

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An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 at a Gaza cafe during a public holiday celebration. The attack occurred despite an October ceasefire brokered by the U.S., with Israeli and Hamas talks on disarmament and withdrawals stalled.

CAIRO, May 31 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 on Sunday at a Gaza cafe that was packed with people celebrating public holidays, health officials said. There was no immediate Israeli comment. An October ceasefire, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, has failed to halt Israeli attacks in Gaza. Israel and Hamas are deadlocked in indirect talks over implementing the second phase of the deal, which includes the ⁠group's disarmament and Israeli army withdrawals.

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