UNRWA chief says over 300 staff members killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza – Middle East Monitor

More than 300 staff members of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 2023, according to UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. He emphasized that the majority of the deceased were health workers and teachers, with many losing their families, and condemned the killings as unjustifiable, calling for accountability. The ongoing Israeli offensive has resulted in over 53,300 Palestinian deaths, with a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by closed Gaza crossings for aid since March 2, 2023.

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