Jin10 reported on August 19, local time on the 19th, coinciding with "World Humanitarian Day," that Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, stated on his personal social media platform that since the outbreak of the recent Israel-Palestine conflict, the staff of the Near East Relief and Works Agency has paid a heavy price, with nearly 360 staff members having lost their lives, many of whom died while performing their duties. In addition, hundreds of staff members have been injured, and nearly 50 staff members have been arrested or detained, some of whom were tortured before their release.
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United Nations Relief and Works Agency: The conflict has resulted in nearly 360 employees losing their lives.
Jin10 reported on August 19, local time on the 19th, coinciding with "World Humanitarian Day," that Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, stated on his personal social media platform that since the outbreak of the recent Israel-Palestine conflict, the staff of the Near East Relief and Works Agency has paid a heavy price, with nearly 360 staff members having lost their lives, many of whom died while performing their duties. In addition, hundreds of staff members have been injured, and nearly 50 staff members have been arrested or detained, some of whom were tortured before their release.