AMMAN,
At least six killed and dozens injured
From Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner–General
“At least six people were killed this afternoon when an UNRWA school was hit in al-Maghazi refugee camp, in Gaza’s middle area.
“Dozens were injured (including UNRWA staff) and severe structural damage was caused to the school.
“The numbers are likely to be higher.
“This is outrageous, and it again shows a flagrant disregard for the lives of civilians.
No place is safe in Gaza anymore, not even UNRWA facilities.
“The school was hit during Israeli forces airstrikes and bombardment on the Gaza Strip.
“At least 4,000 people have taken refuge in this UNRWA school turned shelter. They had and still have nowhere else to go.
“Since the war began on 7 October, UNRWA provides the coordinates of its facilities to relevant parties on a daily basis.”
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Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Gaza Strip, Internally displaced persons, Violence
Publication Date: 17/10/2023
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/gaza-unrwa-school-sheltering-displaced-families-hit