Statement by Lazzarini on UNRWA Schools in Gaza
In a statement he made on the social media platform X, Lazzarini provided information about the UNRWA schools that have been targeted in Gaza since October 7, 2023. Pointing to the attacks carried out by Israel on four schools where Palestinians were displaced in the last four days took refuge, Lazzarini said, “The blatant disregard of international humanitarian law cannot be the new normal.”
Lazzarini said that two-thirds of UNRWA schools in the Gaza Strip have been hit since the Israeli attacks began, some have been blown up and some have been severely damaged. Stressing that schools in Gaza have turned from safe educational institutions and places that give children hope into “overcrowded refugee centers,” Lazzarini said that Gaza is no place for children.
“The endless murders, destruction and despair that have been going on in our eyes for 9 months before,” Lazzarini said in his statement, calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Israeli Attacks on UNRWA Schools
| History | Place | Attack Result |
|---|---|---|
| July 6th | Nusayrat | At least 16 people were martyred and 50 people were injured |
| July 7 | North Gaza | 4 Palestinian martyrs, many wounded |
| July 8th | Nusayrat | Many injured |
| July 9th | Khan Younis | At least 30 Palestinian martyrs, many wounded |
More than 1.9 million Palestinians have been displaced from Gaza, with a population of approximately 2.3 million, due to Israeli attacks since October 7. Most of these Palestinians have been displaced multiple times due to Israeli forced migration, while some have taken refugee in nearby schools to avoid leaving their areas.
The Israeli army’s attacks in Gaza, which have continued since October 7, have frequently targeted schools and camps where displaced Palestinians take refuge.
