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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 653

al-Ahli Hospital

Hamas Shejaiya Battalion commanders killed throughout the war in Gaza. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 15, 2025, 6:10 pm
IDF kills Hamas’s Shejaiya Battalion chief, a week after eliminating his predecessor
Military also announces killing of commander who participated in October 7 attack and hostage release ceremony; airstrike reportedly hits Kuwaiti Field Hospital, killing one
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
The outpatient and laboratory wards of the Al-Ahli Hospital in the aftermath of a strike that Israel says targeted a Hamas command center at the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, in the Strip's north, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
April 13, 2025, 2:08 pm
IDF says it hit a Hamas command center embedded in Gaza City hospital
Al-Ahli shut down, says terror group; no casualties reported after Israel gives early warning; at least 21 said killed in other strikes, including on Deir al-Balah Hamas site
By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies
Screen capture from undated video of the Al-Ahli Arab Anglican Hospital in Gaza City. (YouTube. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
July 9, 2024, 12:49 pm
IDF denies Episcopal Church claim it ordered evacuation of Gaza City hospital
Church says Al-Ahli medical center was ‘compelled’ to close amid evacuation of area; military insists it told Palestinian health officials there was no need to close hospitals
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Rami Habibullah, 43 (left) and Khaled Saleh, 35, indicted on February 11, 2024 for conspiring with Hamas to carry out a terror attack in Israel. (Israel Police)
February 11, 2024, 2:13 pm
2 Israeli Arabs indicted for working with Hamas, planning terror attacks after Oct. 7
Ringleader provided photo, location of Elbit factory hoping it could be targeted with rockets, recruited man who agreed to provide weapons; 3rd suspect in administrative detention
By ToI Staff
Palestinians stand outside the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on January 13, 2016. (MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)
November 7, 2023, 9:29 am
IDF says Hamas using Indonesian Hospital to hide terror base; Jakarta pushes back
Indonesian charity accuses Israel of seeking pretext to attack medical center after army presents evidence that building was constructed above tunnels and next to rocket launchpad
By AFP
Liat Harlev as a BBC anchor, and Yuval Semo, playing Middle East correspondent Harry Whiteguilt, lampoon a BBC report about the bombing of a Gaza hospital, in a skit screened on October 28, 2023. (Screenshot from Eretz Nehederet. Keshet Channel 12, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 30, 2023, 2:33 pm
Israeli satirical show ridicules alleged BBC bias
In skit, anchor and reporter based in ‘illegal colony of Tel Aviv’ lampoon UK state brooadcaster’s swift initial acceptance of false Hamas claim that Israel blew up Gaza hospital
By Sue Surkes
October 23, 2023, 4:15 pm
NY Times admits its coverage of Gaza hospital blast relied too heavily on Hamas claims
Editorial note says staff left readers with ‘incorrect impression,’ should have been more careful in initial presentation of information and in explaining what could be verified
By ToI Staff
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaks in Jerusalem on October 22, 2023, with the family of Yosef Guedalia, who fell fighting Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 (Lazar Berman/The Times of Israel)
October 23, 2023, 1:14 am
Archbishop of Canterbury: Accusing Israel of hospital blast is ‘blood libel’
Speaking in Jerusalem to families of killed and kidnapped, Justin Welby says no evidence of Israeli complicity in deadly explosion at Anglican hospital
By Lazar Berman
An overview of the al-Ahli Hospital (center) in Gaza City after a deadly explosion on October 17, which according to AP video analysis and other investigations was likely caused by a failed rocket launch from within the enclave. (Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies via AP)
October 21, 2023, 8:09 pm
AP analysis: Rocket from Gaza appeared to go astray, likely caused hospital explosion
Study of of videos, satellite imagery, photos and expert opinion finds ‘most likely scenario’: ‘A rocket launched from Gaza that failed mid-flight’ caused deadly blast in parking lot
By AP and ToI Staff
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a debate on the attacks by Hamas against Israel and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on October 18, 2023. (Frederick Florin/AFP)
October 20, 2023, 12:36 am
European Parliament calls for Hamas to be ‘eliminated,’ urges release of hostages
Non-binding resolution expresses concern for humanitarian conditions in Gaza Strip, calls for pause in fighting to allow for supplies to reach needy
By ToI Staff and Agencies
The scorched parking lot of the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City after an overnight blast there, October 18, 2023. (Courtesy; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 19, 2023, 11:52 pm
US intel, European source put Gaza hospital death toll at dozens or low hundreds
Assessment aired by CNN says 100-300 killed, backs Israeli claims that airstrike not responsible as media outlets also chided for reporting Hamas toll of 500 as credible
By Agencies, Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid speaks to media in Tel Aviv on October 19, 2023 (Elad Gutman/Office of Yair Lapid)
October 19, 2023, 3:27 pm
Lapid: Best option for post-Hamas Gaza is a return to Palestinian Authority control
Slamming foreign media for quickly accepting Hamas claims on blast at Al-Ahli Hospital, opposition leader argues attempts at creating ‘balance’ between the sides are wrongheaded
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Pro-Palestinian protesters march and denounce Israel in Las Vegas, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 (AP Photo/ Ty ONeil)
October 18, 2023, 11:34 am
Haters won’t be swayed, but Hamas lies about Gaza hospital blast are being exposed
The Arab street won’t believe anything the IDF Spokesman has revealed about what happened, and our Arab allies are too fearful. But Biden now has the evidence to sustain his support
By David Horovitz
Illustrative: IDF soldiers prepare to engage during clashes with Palestinians in the West Bank city of Hebron on May 12, 2021. (Wissam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
June 9, 2022, 4:31 pm
Palestinian said killed by Israeli forces near Hebron during clashes
Israeli army says troops raided West Bank town of Halhul to investigate a business suspected of terror financing; PA identifies deceased as Mahmoud Fayez Abu Ayhor, 27
By Aaron Boxerman
Palestinian protesters wave their national flag during clashes with members of the Israeli security forces in the West Bank city of Tulkarem on November 12, 2015. (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP)
November 13, 2015, 5:08 pm
Palestinian killed in West Bank in bid to grab soldier’s gun
PA medical sources say protester shot dead in clashes near Hebron; 3 others said hurt in Gaza riots
By ToI Staff
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