UN says Gaza schools razed by Israel, people left struggling for survival

The head of Unrwa says Gaza’s schools have been “completely destroyed” by Israel’s assault, forcing families to live in ruins and struggle each day for food and water.

“Gaza schools have been completely destroyed, people are living in the rubble, the main concern on a daily basis is finding food and water,” Philippe Lazzarini, the agency’s commissioner-general, said in a video shared on X.

Despite the devastation, he said Unrwa is still functioning: “Our schools are open, our health centres are running, and we continue to deliver critical services to the population.”