ISLAMABAD, 15 September 2026 (Kamran Raja): Six United Nations workers and civilians were killed in Israeli strikes on a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza, the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said, as humanitarian needs continue to grow across the enclave. UNRWA Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders said the safety of humanitarian workers, premises and operations had been blatantly disregarded since the beginning of the war, warning that continued impunity would further undermine international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), at least 1,334 people have been killed and 4,429 injured in Gaza since the fragile ceasefire agreement of October 10, 2025. OCHA said military operations, including airstrikes, shelling, gunfire and naval fire, continued across Gaza, particularly west of the so-called “yellow line,” while nine in 10 people in the enclave remain internally displaced. The UN said overcrowding, inadequate shelter and limited access to safe water and sanitation were increasing the risk of disease, while restrictions on essential materials were hampering winter preparations and critical services.
UNICEF also reported that several children were killed or injured in attacks over the past week, reiterating its call for the protection of every child. Meanwhile, UN peacekeepers in Lebanon continued to observe Israeli military activity inside Lebanese territory, including airstrikes, artillery fire, troop movements and violations of Lebanese airspace. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that Israeli drones had dropped explosive-filled jerrycans near Al Mansuri, while at least 32 airstrikes were recorded within its area of operations between Thursday and Sunday. UN officials also expressed concern over restrictions on peacekeepers’ movement, stressing that UNIFIL must be able to carry out its mandated duties without obstruction. Despite the deteriorating security situation, UNIFIL continued to support humanitarian operations and facilitated 16 missions in coordination with OCHA.