WHO condemns Israeli attacks on facilities in central Gaza

The UN agency accuses Israeli forces of attacking a building housing its staff and their families in Deir al-Balah.

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The UN agency accused Israeli forces of attacking a staff residence in the city of Deir al-Balah on Monday and mistreating those sheltering there. Its main warehouse was also attacked and destroyed.

The WHO said one of its staff detained by troops during the raid on the residence was still being held and demanded their immediate release.

The Israeli military said it detained "several individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism" in the area and that most were released.

The first major Israeli ground operation in Deir al-Balah since the start of the war has displaced tens of thousands of civilians, amid warnings of a severe hunger crisis.