Gaza Strip, July 7 2024 – At least 16 people were killed and 75 injured when Israeli forces attacked a United Nations-run school in the Gaza Strip, Qatar-based media Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.

The UN-run school, al-Zawni, located in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, was being used as a temporary shelter for Palestinian refugees amidst ongoing conflict. Gaza's official information office confirmed the casualties and injuries from the attack.

The school is managed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It had been providing refuge for displaced Palestinians amid the hostilities.

This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, raising concerns about the safety of civilians and the targeting of educational and humanitarian institutions. The international community has expressed alarm over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Calls for accountability and protection of civilians have intensified following this attack. The UN and various human rights organizations are expected to issue statements condemning the incident and urging immediate measures to safeguard civilian lives and infrastructure in Gaza.

The attack on the UN-run school in Gaza underscores the severe humanitarian challenges and the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing conflict. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, with hopes for de-escalation and peace.