20 October 2025

From Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General as posted on his official X account (previously known as Twitter)

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza must be upheld.

Yesterday, four people were killed following shelling by Israeli forces of an UNRWA school-turned-shelter in Nuseirat refugee camp. More are reported injured.

UNRWA buildings across the Gaza Strip were transformed into shelters for displaced people seeking refuge and protection of the Â鶹APP at the start of the war.

Since the war began, more than 800 people have been killed, and nearly 2,600 injured, in separate incidents affecting 300 UNRWA premises.

I reiterate my call for independent investigations into these blatant breaches of international humanitarian law.

The guns must fall silent and accountability must come.


Document Type: Social media post, Statement
Document Sources: Â鶹APP Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Gaza Strip, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Refugees and displaced persons, UNRWA
Publication Date: 20/10/2025
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