13 October 2023
AMMAN,
“UNRWA has relocated its central operations centre and international staff to a location in southern Gaza to continue its humanitarian operations and support to staff and Palestine Refugees in the Gaza Strip.
“UNRWA urges Israeli Authorities to protect all civilians in UNRWA shelters including schools.
“They are UN facilities. They must be protected at all times and must never come under attack in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
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Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Arms control and regional security issues, Assistance to the Palestinian people, Gaza Strip, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Humanitarian relief, Incidents, Internally displaced persons, Protection of civilians, Security issues
Publication Date: 13/10/2023
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/juliette-touma-unrwa-director-communications
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Arms control and regional security issues, Assistance to the Palestinian people, Gaza Strip, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Humanitarian relief, Incidents, Internally displaced persons, Protection of civilians, Security issues
Publication Date: 13/10/2023
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/juliette-touma-unrwa-director-communications