In a statement, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) chief Philippe Lazzarini has said that “no one and nowhere is safe in Gaza”.

“The large number of UNRWA facilities hit and the number of civilians killed cannot just be ‘collateral damage’. Most of the facilities hit had families in them including older people, parents, and children. They were all clearly marked as UN buildings carrying a blue flag.

“[…] This vicious war is reaching a point of no return when all rules are disrespected, in overt disregard for civilian lives. I call and appeal once again for humanity to prevail and for a humanitarian ceasefire right now,” he said.

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