At least eight United Nations-run schools serving as shelters for displaced Palestinians have been hit by Israeli attacks in the last 10 days, with 120 educational institutions being targeted since Israel began its war on Gaza. Families living in these schools face overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, with many seeking shelter there despite the risks. One journalist, Mohammed Mhawish, shared his experience of taking refuge in a UN school after his home was destroyed in an Israeli attack, highlighting the challenges faced by those seeking safety. The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) faces difficulties in providing supplies to these shelters, with restrictions and safety concerns affecting their ability to bring in humanitarian aid. In addition, the agency has expressed concerns about the breakdown of law and order, incidents of violence, and the risk of cholera spreading in densely populated shelters. Psychological support is also a growing concern, particularly for children, who are the most affected by the repeated displacements and trauma of war. Despite the challenges and hardships faced by those seeking refuge in UN schools, many feel they are luckier than those living in even more dire conditions. The situation in Gaza remains precarious, with ongoing violence and displacement exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis.
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Why do people in Gaza continue to shelter in bombed schools despite ongoing Israeli attacks?
