17 October 2023
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General
The Secretary-General condemns the strike this evening on Al Ahli Anglican Episcopal Hospital in Gaza, with preliminary reports of hundreds killed and many others wounded, including women and children.
He also condemns the attack on an UNRWA school earlier today in Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza which killed at least six people.
The Secretary-General extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.
He emphasizes that hospitals, clinics, medical personnel, and UN premises are explicitly protected under international law.
Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Gaza Strip, Health, Violence
Publication Date: 17/10/2023
URL source: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-17/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-situation-gaza
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Gaza Strip, Health, Violence
Publication Date: 17/10/2023
URL source: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-10-17/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-the-situation-gaza