UNRWA Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School
Summary: The recent Israeli aerial assault on a UN-run school in the central Gaza Strip led to the deaths of at least 18 people, including six UNRWA employees. The school, housing around 12,000 displaced Palestinians, has been targeted multiple times since the Israeli aggression began. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini noted that over 220 UNRWA employees have been killed during the Israeli offensive on Gaza.
Survivor Accounts
The Israeli military claimed the school was used by Hamas, but survivors refuted this claim, stating the section hit was for women only. Heartbreaking stories emerged from survivors who lost their children in the attack, questioning the senseless violence.
Israel’s brutal offensive on Gaza has resulted in over 41,000 Palestinian deaths and 95,000 injuries, emphasizing the urgent need for protection of civilians and adherence to humanitarian law.