Beirut, 17 October 2023 (dpa/MIA) - At least six people were killed and dozens were injured on Tuesday when a UN school was hit in the shelling of Gaza, a statement by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said.

UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said a UNRWA school was hit in al-Maghazi refugee camp, in Gaza’s central area.

"Dozens were injured - including UNRWA staff - and severe structural damage was caused to the school. The numbers are likely to be higher," Lazzarini said.

"This is outrageous and it again shows a flagrant disregard for the lives of civilians. No place is safe in Gaza anymore, not even UNRWA facilities," he said.

At least 4,000 people have taken refuge in the UNRWA school which was targeted, UNRWA said.

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