{
  "id": 1757798,
  "title": "At least six killed in IDF strike on Gaza City cafe targeting Hamas commanders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/at-least-six-killed-in-idf-strike-on-gaza-city-cafe-targeting-hamas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:30:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-905915"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an airstrike on Tuesday in northern Gaza City, at least six people were killed, including Hamas commanders, according to the IDF. The strike targeted four terrorists, among them a company commander and three platoon commanders, who were gathered at a cafe in the Shati area. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reported six fatalities, while Army Radio claimed six killed and ten wounded in the attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently imposed restrictions on strikes in Gaza, requiring them to receive approval from IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Col. Eyal Zamir, with exceptions for threats to IDF soldiers or border communities.",
  "summary": "The IDF released a statement, saying that they targeted Hamas commanders in the Shati area who were planning to carry out attacks against the IDF in the Gaza Strip.",
  "key_points": [
    "At least six killed in IDF airstrike on Gaza City cafe",
    "Hamas commanders among victims, including company commander",
    "Restrictions imposed on strikes, with exceptions for threats"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "IDF: Nukhba commanders attacked during a meeting in Gaza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/idf-nukhba-commanders-attacked-during-a-meeting-in-gaza",
        "published": "2026-08-18T17:45:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe kills six, including child",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/israeli-strike-on-gaza-city-cafe-kills-six-including-child",
        "published": "2026-08-18T18:32:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}