White House Seeks Clarity on UNRWA Staff Deaths in Gaza
The White House is in communication with Israeli officials following an airstrike in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of six UNRWA staffers. This incident, which occurred at a school in central Gaza, marks the highest single-incident death toll among UNRWA staffers.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 13-09-2024 01:44 IST | Created: 13-09-2024 01:44 IST
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The White House announced on Thursday that it is in contact with Israeli officials to gather more details about an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed several UNRWA staffers.
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, confirmed that six of its staff members lost their lives after two separate airstrikes struck a school in central Gaza on Wednesday.
This tragic event represents the most significant loss of life among UNRWA staff in a single incident, according to the agency's reports.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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