An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza sheltering displaced people killed six UN staffers, with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) reporting that it was the deadliest incident for its staff since the conflict began. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas command center within the school, asserting that some of the UNRWA employees killed were Hamas operatives. The incident, which also resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people, including children, has been condemned by UN officials and the EU's top diplomat for violating international humanitarian law. Israel maintains that it took steps to minimize civilian casualties, though the UN and numerous countries have expressed outrage and demanded accountability. With the ongoing conflict, the UNRWA has reported significant losses, including the death of 220 staff members and multiple strikes on its facilities.