Israeli navy struck a seaside cafe in Gaza City killing at least 39 people, including journalist Ismail Abu Hatab. Israeli forces have bombed a cafe, a school and food distribution sites in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 95 Palestinians, and attacked a hospital, wounding several more people. At least 62 of the victims of Monday’s attacks were in Gaza City and the north of the territory. The figure includes 39 people who were killed in an Israeli strike on a seaside cafe, Al-Baqa cafeteria, in northern Gaza City. Dozens more were wounded. Among the dead was Journalist Ismail Abu Hatab, as well as women and children who had gathered at the cafe. One witness said Israeli fighter jets carried out the strike. “We found people torn apart,” said Yahya Sharif. “This place wasn’t affliated with anyone, no politics and not military association whatsoever. It was packed with people including children for a birthday party.” The bombing flattened the cafe and left a huge crater in the ground. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud, reporting from Gaza City, said the attack on the cafe occurred “without any warning”. “This area serves as a refuge for many traumatised and displaced people, offering some relief from the oppressive heat of the tents. The bloodstains are still everywhere given the intensity of the explosion. Some of the bodies and pieces of flesh were collected from the flood of this place,” he added. Also on Monday, Israeli forces bombed the Yafa school in Gaza City that was sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians. Hamada Abu Jaradeh, who fled ahead of the attack, said displaced Palestinians received a five minute warning to evacuate. “We don’t know what to do and where to go. We have been let down by the entire world for more than 630 days. Death is with us and around us every day,” Abu Jaradeh said. In central Gaza, Israeli forces also attacked the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah, where thousands of families had sought shelter. Videos circulating online and verified by Al Jazeera showed chaos at the hospital, with people fleeing for safety as tents sheltering displaced families appeared damaged by the attack. Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum, reporting from the scene of the hospital attack, said the army did not issue “any warnings” before the “huge explosion”. “The site of the attack is about 10 metres [33ft] from our broadcast point. This is not the first time the hospital’s courtyard has been attacked. At least 10 times, this facility has been squarely targeted by Israeli forces,” Abu Azzoum said. “It’s a staggering concentration of attacks on medical facilities, adding further burden on barely functioning hospitals.” In a statement, Gaza’s Government Media Office decried the attack by Israel, calling it a “systematic crime” against the Palestinian enclave’s health system. “Its warplanes bombed a tent for the displaced inside the walls of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, resulting in injuries at the site of the bombing, material damage, and directly threatening the lives of dozens of patients,” it said. Israel has repeatedly targeted dozens of hospitals during its 22-month war on Gaza. Human rights groups and United Nations-backed experts have accused Israel of systematically destroying the enclave’s healthcare system. In southern Gaza, an Israel air attack killed least 15 Palestinians waving for food at aid distribution hubs run by the controversial United States- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in Khan Younis, according to sources at Nasser Medical Complex. Fifty people were also wounded in the attack. They are the latest victims in a wave of daily carnage at these sites that have killed nearly 600 Palestinians since GHF took over limited aid deliveries in Gaza in late May amid a crippling Israeli blockade. The Israeli military acknowledged on Monday that Palestinian civilians were harmed at the aid distribution centres, saying that instructions had been issued to forces following “lessons learned” and firing incidents were under review. This follows the Israeli news outlet, Haaretz, reporting that soldiers operating near the aid sites in Gaza have been deliberately firing upon Palestinians. According to the Haaretz report, which quoted unnamed Israeli soldiers, troops were told to fire at the crowds of Palestinians and use unnecessary lethal force against people who appeared to pose no threat. Israeli forces are also carrying out home demolitions in Khan Younis, raising fears of a new ground invasion. The Israeli military, meanwhile, has issued more forced evacuation threats to Palestinians in large districts in the northern Gaza Strip, where Israeli forces had operated before and left behind wide-scale destruction, forcing a new wave of displacement. “Explosions never stopped; they bombed schools and homes. It felt like earthquakes,” said Salah, 60, a father of five children, from Gaza City. “In the news, we hear a ceasefire is near. On the ground, we see death and we hear explosions.” Israeli tanks pushed into the eastern areas of Zeitoun suburb in Gaza City and shelled several areas in the north, while aircraft bombed at least four schools after ordering hundreds of families sheltering inside to leave, residents said. Gaza’s health authorities said at least 10 people were killed in attacks on Zeitoun and at least 13 were killed southwest of Gaza City. More than 80 percent of Gaza is now an Israeli-militarised zone or under forced displacement orders, according to the United Nations. The attacks come as Israeli officials, including Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, were due in Washington, DC for a new ceasefire push by the administration of US President Donald Trump. Key mediator Qatar has confirmed that there are serious US intentions to push for a return to negotiations, but there are complications, according to a Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman. The spokesman said that it has become difficult to accept the continued human losses in the Gaza Strip, warning that the continued link between the humanitarian and military aspects in Gaza cannot be accepted. The talks in the White House are also expected to cover Iran, and possible wider regional diplomatic deals. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet was expected to convene to discuss the next steps in Gaza. On Friday, Israel’s military chief said the present ground operation was close to having achieved its goals, and on Sunday, Netanyahu claimed new opportunities had opened up for recovering the captives, 20 of whom are believed to still be alive. Palestinian and Egyptian sources with knowledge of the latest ceasefire efforts also said that mediators Qatar and Egypt have stepped up their contacts with the two sides, but that no date has been set yet for a new round of truce talks. Meanwhile, senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said in a statement on Monday that there has been no news from Israel regarding a ceasefire for four weeks. “We are determined to seek a ceasefire that will save our people, and we are working with mediators to open the crossings,” Hamdan said. Follow Al Jazeera English:...

No fewer than 60 support groups, comprising 120,000 members under the aegis of ‘All Soludo Support Groups’, have endorsed the reelection bid of the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The groups, during a solidarity rally at the International Convention Centre, Awka, on Thursday, also presented N30 million to the governor to support his re-election campaign. Addressing the supporters, the coordinator of the ‘All Soludo Support Group’, Chinedu Nwoye, flanked by other conveners, pledged to support the governor in fulfilling his manifesto and vision for the state. Nwoye said the group expressed their satisfaction with the achievements of the administration of Soludo, saying that they did not make a mistake by supporting the governor’s first term in office. Speaking at the event, Soludo expressed gratitude for the support his administration is receiving from the people, stating that never in the history of the state has a governor enjoyed such massive backing. Soludo added that he was humbled by the outpouring of support from the people, adding that he was overwhelmed by the gesture.   He revealed that there is a consensus among community leaders, party stakeholders, youths, and students alike, urging him to run for a second term. “The feedback I am getting across the 21 local government areas of the state is that when the people get good service, it translates into political capital. “I was told that the hypothesis we are still testing is working so well that prospective candidates who had intended to contest in other parties have decided to pull out of the race. “I also learned that the serious ones have decided to respect themselves because they have discovered that there is no vacancy”, he noted.  Speaking further, the governor stated that for the first time in Anambra’s history, there would be a governorship election of consensus. “Even the year we had 21/21, we didn’t have this kind of consensus – be it civil societies, traditional institutions, community governance, women, youths. “We must continue with this revolution going on in all parts of the state simultaneously. In one of the parties, there was a joke that some of the aspirants said they are not contesting to be governor, but they are contesting to be noticed for appointment. They should not worry, we will help to get them noticed.  “Labour Party didn’t exist, it was our members that went to give them popularity, but now our members are back. In the APC, no one is contesting because progressives are working together. “If anybody contests there, it is for show, they are working for us. In Anambra, all the public health centres are free. We prioritise education and health because human capital is Anambra’s greatest wealth, we are putting money in the pockets of people sustainably. The three new cities we are building are aimed at turning Anambra from a departure lounge to a destination point.  “Our 8,115 teachers came from about 18 states of Nigeria, it was not about ‘man know man’. This is because we understand that the quality of teaching is in the quality of the teachers. Our free healthcare and free delivery are working very well, and we understand that women now come from other states to benefit from the free delivery. My vision of governing Anambra is one state, one people, one agenda. What drives us is prioritising our needs, who needs it the most and not who knows the government. “We are not taking the support of Ndi Anambra for granted, we will continue to work hard every day to earn your confidence that when we are done, even the blind can testify. It is a partnership for progress and not politics as usual, everything you give to us, we will show you where it is spent, and you will see the value. The APGA primary is on Saturday. when you go, you will be praying for me. Our campaigns will begin June 11. I can assure you that even during campaigns, we will be working everyday. Most of the rallies will be to come and commission projects,” the governor added.

LeeArt – Gone Girls ft. Shaunmusiq, ZEENHLE & Nicole Elocin LeeArt Unleashes a Fresh Amapiano Vibe with Gone Girls, Featuring Shaunmusiq, ZEENHLE & Nicole Elocin Amapiano continues to evolve, and LeeArt is at the forefront of this movement with his latest release, Gone Girls. Featuring the incredible talents of Shaunmusiq, ZEENHLE, and Nicole Elocin, the track delivers a fresh and dynamic listening experience that perfectly embodies the genre’s signature groove. Gone Girls is built on deep, pulsating basslines, smooth percussions, and layered harmonies, creating an immersive sonic journey. The song’s rich production carries an infectious rhythm that keeps listeners engaged while giving each featured artist space to shine. Shaunmusiq, known for his mastery in crafting intricate beats and melodies, adds his signature touch to the track. ZEENHLE and Nicole Elocin bring a captivating vocal performance, weaving emotional depth into the music. Their delivery elevates the song, blending seamlessly with the instrumental to create a mesmerizing vibe. The lyrics explore themes of love, fun, and self-expression, making the track a perfect blend of dancefloor energy and personal reflection. This release follows LeeArt and Tycoon’s recent appearance on “Iphutha Lam,” where they teamed up with Zeenhle, Mpho Spizzy, and Tshepo Keyz. With Gone Girls, LeeArt continues to showcase his ability to push the Amapiano sound forward, fusing groove and melody into a polished, high-energy anthem. Set to be a fan favorite, Gone Girls is a must-listen for Amapiano lovers, proving once again that LeeArt is a name to watch in the genre. Turn up the volume and get ready to vibe! You can listen to LeeArt – Gone Girls ft. Shaunmusiq, ZEENHLE & Nicole Elocin here. Tags: AmapianoLeeArtNicole ElocinShaunmusiqZEENHLE

The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is engaged in direct talks with Hamas Gaza residents react to Trump’s ‘last warning’ to Hamas Follow Al Jazeera English:...