Historical eventOctober 172023

Al-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion

An explosion at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza kills hundreds of Palestinians during the Gaza war.

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Tuesday, October 17 20233 years ago
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Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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What happened

An explosion at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza kills hundreds of Palestinians during the Gaza war.

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  1. This entryAl-Ahli Arab Hospital explosion
  2. Part ofattacks on health facilities during the Gaza warWikipedia
  3. Part ofGaza genocideWikipedia
  4. Part ofGaza war

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October 17 2023 — 3 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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