Israeli Airstrikes Kill 18 in Gaza School, Including UNRWA Staff

Sep 11, 2024, 07:51 PM

Israeli airstrikes have caused significant casualties in Gaza and the West Bank. On Wednesday, an Israeli airstrike targeted Al-Jaouni School in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza, killing at least 18 people, including six UNRWA staff members. The school, which was being used as a shelter for 5,000 displaced Palestinians, was hit amid claims by the Israeli military that it was targeting Hamas militants. The attack has drawn condemnation from the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who called the lack of accountability for the killing of UN staff 'totally unacceptable.' Among the victims were teachers and principals assessing education plans for children. Additionally, Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in the West Bank, targeting armed cells and vehicles, resulting in multiple casualties.