Three Unrwa schools bombed in Gaza in last three days

Three Unrwa-operated schools now housing displaced people in Gaza have been bombed by Israel in the last three days, Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa), said. 

The schools were home for more than 20,000 displaced people, Lazzarini said, adding that some schools were hit more than once. 

“More than 140 UNRWA schools have come under attack since 7 October, the majority while people were taking refuge in them under the UN flag,” he said.

"Schools used to be a safe haven for learning. They have now turned into hell for far too many," he said.