Secretary-General Condemns Fatal Attacks on Al Ahli Anglican Episcopal Hospital, UNRWA School in Gaza, Stresses Premises Are Protected under International Law

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General condemns the strike this evening on Al Ahli Anglican Episcopal Hospital in Gaza, with preliminary reports of hundreds killed and many others wounded, including women and children.

He also condemns the attack on an UNRWA [United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East] school earlier today in Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza which killed at least six people.

The Secretary-General extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.

He emphasizes that hospitals, clinics, medical personnel and UN premises are explicitly protected under international law.