Gaza: UN Dennounces Massacre in Khan Yunis School

Destroyed Palestinian School in Khan Younis, Photo: Middle East Eye

December 16, 2024 Hour: 10:25 pm

A school sheltering displaced persons, including children, women, and the elderly, was attacked, resulting in the deaths of approximately 20 people.

The United Nations (UN) condemned on Monday an Israeli military airstrike on Sunday against a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) school in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed that the Khan Yunis school was housing a large number of displaced people, including children, women, and the elderly, and stated that the attack resulted in civilian deaths.

UNRWA reported that on Sunday night, an Israeli airstrike on the Sheikh Jamil school, west of Khan Yunis, killed at least 20 civilians and caused significant infrastructure damage.

Furthermore, UNRWA stated that Israel refused all UN requests to allow three humanitarian operations to deliver food and water to northern Gaza, while reiterating the UN’s obligation to provide aid where needed.

In #Gaza, over 8,500 babies have received formula milk through UNRWA, but supplies are nowhere near enough. One of our only functioning health centres has just 6 boxes to distribute – the first delivery in 3 months.

With over 200,000 people relying on this clinic for primary… pic.twitter.com/7o5Z7plCe0
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) December 15, 2024

On October 5, 2024, Israeli occupation forces launched an invasion of northern Gaza, accompanied by intense bombardments and a blockade that prevented the entry of essential supplies such as food, water, and medicine.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has attacked the Gaza Strip, causing 151,990 casualties (45,028 dead and 106,962 injured) to date, the majority of whom are women and children.