More than 40 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit a cafe near the port in Gaza City, according to the head of the territory’s largest hospital.

A witness says the cafe had been crowded with women and children. It was one of the few businesses to continue operating during the war.

Al-Baqa cafe, which is frequently visited by activists, journalists, and local residents, was a hub for people seeking internet access and a place to charge their phones.