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UNRWA Condemns 300+ Staff Deaths Amid Gaza Crisis

5/20/2025

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Lazzarini Condemns Killings

Over 300 UNRWA staff, including dedicated health workers and teachers, have tragically lost their lives in Gaza since October 2023, largely at the hands of the Israeli Army. Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini passionately condemned these killings, asserting, “Nothing justifies these killings,” and called for urgent accountability amid the deepening humanitarian crisis caused by relentless blockades.

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Israel Strikes Gaza

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza claimed the lives of over 140 individuals on Sunday, devastating entire families. As military operations escalate, a proposed 60-day ceasefire for hostages emerges. Meanwhile, UNRWA reveals a tragic toll of over 300 staff deaths, predominantly health workers, calling for accountability amid a deepening humanitarian crisis.

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Lazzarini Condemns Killings

Over 300 UNRWA staff, including dedicated health workers and teachers, have tragically lost their lives in Gaza since October 2023, largely at the hands of the Israeli Army. Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini passionately condemned these killings, asserting, “Nothing justifies these killings,” and called for urgent accountability amid the deepening humanitarian crisis caused by relentless blockades.

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