![UNRWA said the school sheltered 6,000 displaced people when it was hit.](/content/images/size/w1304/2024/06/GPYzGE6a8AAgFcS-1.jpg)
U.N. school sheltering civilians in Gaza targeted in deadly Israeli strike
Since the war began, many of UNRWA's elementary and prep schools in Gaza have been used as civilian shelters.
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Since the war began, many of UNRWA's elementary and prep schools in Gaza have been used as civilian shelters.
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