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Conflict Incident Report
An Israeli air raid on the camp of Ain al-Hilweh kills 39 people and injures 70.
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
September 5, 1987
Death toll:
39persons
Number of Injured:
70persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Israeli army
September 5, 1987: An Israeli air raid on the camp of Ain al-Hilweh, close to Saida in South Lebanon, killed 39 people and injured 70.
Primary category:
Air Strike
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