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Over 100 UN staff members killed in Gaza

The UN refugee agency for Palestinian refugees, the Unrwa, has confirmed over 100 of its staff members have been killed amid relentless Israeli bombardment in Gaza. 

Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner general of Unrwa, said on Friday he was "devastated" by the news . 

"Over 100 Unrwa colleagues confirmed killed in 1 month. Parents, teachers, nurses, doctors, support staff," Lazzarini said.