Key facts
- Three UN warehouses in Gaza were damaged by an Israeli air strike.
- A UN spokesperson condemned intensified Israeli attacks and called for civilian protection.
- International humanitarian law requires protection for civilians and civilian infrastructure.
- Aid agencies are working to restore education for hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza.
- OHCHR has verified the killing of 685 Palestinians since October 2025.
A United Nations spokesperson condemned intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza, stating that three UN warehouses were damaged in an air strike on Sunday, with one significantly affected. The spokesperson called for greater protection for civilians and humanitarian facilities, emphasizing that they must never be a target.
Amid these intensified attacks, which have killed and injured dozens in recent days, the UN chief and top officials have condemned the killings. The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported that continued Israeli military operations, new displacement, and deteriorating access have limited humanitarian assistance and heightened protection concerns across Gaza.
Thameen Al-Kheetan from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) stated at a press conference that the Israeli military's actions have killed and injured dozens. Specific incidents mentioned include an Israeli drone strike that killed seven people outside a grocery store and a teacher injured by Israeli forces while working in a temporary learning space. Al-Kheetan noted that nine months after a ceasefire announcement, nowhere is safe for Palestinians in Gaza, and the Israeli occupation must end to implement a two-State solution.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Israeli soldiers have killed over 1,100 Palestinians since the October 2025 ceasefire. OHCHR has verified the killing of 685 Palestinians between October and mid-April, including 283 women and children. In a more recent period, from July 13 to 20, OHCHR recorded at least 57 Palestinian deaths, including six children and eight women, with 34 killed far from the Israeli-imposed "yellow line."
Al-Kheetan also highlighted that the Palestinian population is trapped in shrinking areas, with the "yellow line" constantly moving. He warned that the Israeli military appears to routinely fire on Palestinians for mere presence near this line, violating international laws. Third states were urged to take urgent action to ensure respect for the ceasefire, end violations, and ensure accountability.
Despite the persistent insecurity and operational constraints, humanitarian partners are working to restore and expand access to basic education. In the first half of 2026, partners helped 435,000 children access structured learning through temporary spaces, and 344,000 children received learning materials. Support was also provided to 11,000 teachers through initiatives focused on emergency education and inclusive programming.