Israeli bombing of Cairo
| 1948 Israeli bombing of Cairo | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War | |
| Location | Cairo, Egypt |
| Date | July 15, 1948 |
| Deaths | 30 Egyptian civilians |
| Perpetrator | Israeli Air Force |
The Israeli Air Force bombarded a residential neighborhood near Qasr al-Qubba in Cairo on July 15, 1948, during the international phase of the 1948 Palestine war. The attack was carried out during the breaking of the fast of Ramadan and killed 30 civilians and destroyed many homes. It led to an angry march on the Jewish quarter.