ALBAWABA - Anadolu news agency reported that the UN will launch an inquiry to investigate agency personnel who were killed and damage to its facilities after the conflict in the Gaza Strip ends.
"We have seen reports of a UNRWA (Palestinian Refugee Agency) school being destroyed," The UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters in a press conference.
"After the conflict, there will need to be a board of inquiry from the UN to look at the loss of property and the loss of UN lives. But those things can only happen after the conflict is ended," Dujarric added.
Dujarric's statements come just a day after UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini said he saw videos of an agency’s school blown up in northern Gaza. "It is outrageous," said Lazzarini, "public facilities, including hospitals and UN schools, are protected under international law" he added.
Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel
Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.
Palestinian fighters “infiltrated” Israel from the Gaza Strip and captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.
In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
According to the latest statistics by the Ministry of Health in Gaza, at least 18,608 Palestinians have since been killed and 50,594 injured.
