Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has said that the situation in Gaza was “deeply concerning”, calling for an “urgent” ceasefire in the bombardment, AFP reports.

“It is horrifying how many schools have been bombed in Gaza, even more recently the four schools”, she added, referring to four schools that were hit by Israeli air strikes this week.

“It is deeply concerning because we know that children do not have a future when they’re living under a war when their schools and homes are destroyed”, said Malala.

“When it comes to humanitarian support, all countries should be making no compromise. They should make sure that all the immediate and urgent needs of people are provided, and UNRWA is an example of that,” Malala said of countries resuming funding for the group.

“I do hope that all countries are providing aid and support because it’s about those innocent people and civilians who need to be protected”.