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World > UN News
Security Council: Political affairs chief underlines 'desperate need' for Gaza ceasefire
By UN News
Aug 13, 2024 9:17 am

As civilian suffering intensifies in war-ravaged Gaza, senior UN officials on Tuesday called once more for an immediate ceasefire and conditions which would allow full humanitarian access, following Saturday's deadly Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter.

More than 100 people were reportedly killed in the attack on the al-Taba'een school in Gaza City, which took place during morning prayer hours. It was one of at least 21 strikes on school shelters recorded since 4 July.

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