UNRWA school sheltering IDPs struck by several projectiles
Highlights
• An UNRWA school in Beit Hanoun sheltering IDPs was struck by several projectiles today. According to initial information, at least 16 Palestinians have been killed and 200 injured.
• These fatalities are in addition to 92 Palestinians, including 17 children and 8 women, reported to have been killed or their bodies recovered in the last 24 hours.
• Since 7 July, at least 42 Gaza families have had three or more members killed in the same incident for a total of 253 fatalities.
• Mass displacement continues: approximately 149,000 IDPs are now seeking shelter in 84 UNRWA schools and additional tens of thousands sheltering in Ministry of Education-run schools and with relatives and friends.
• Latest developments: The Gaza Power Plant was shelled for the third time tonight, causing shut-down of the plant.
789 Palestinians killed, including at least 578 civilians, of whom 185 are children and 93 are women
37 Israelis killed, including two civilians and 35 soldiers.
42 Gaza families have lost at least three or more members in the same incident, totaling 253 fatalities.
149,000 Displaced hosted in 83 UNRWA schools
44% Of Gaza within a three kilometer wide strip declared as a ‘No-go zone’