UN reports dire conditions in Gaza as Israeli attacks leave hundreds dead and wounded

In the five days leading up to Monday, Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip killed 188 Palestinians and injured 520.

These attacks included the bombing of Khadija Girls’ School in Deir el-Balah, which resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people, mostly children and women.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that approximately 56,000 Palestinians have been affected by Israel's recent evacuation orders in the southern and central areas of Gaza, including Rafah, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah.

OCHA's latest situation report highlights that limited access to water and sanitation has led to widespread communicable diseases and skin infections across Gaza.

Furthermore, nearly 85 percent of school buildings (477 out of 564) now require complete reconstruction or significant rehabilitation due to direct Israeli military attacks.