WHO says Israeli military attacked staff residence in Gaza

Staff quarters attacked three times and four people detained, three temporarily, as IDF tanks enter Deir al-Balah

Smoke rises following an Israeli army bombardment, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

The World Health Organization said the Israeli military attacked its staff residence and main warehouse in the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah on Monday, compromising its operations in Gaza.

The United Nations agency said the WHO staff residence was attacked three times, with airstrikes causing a fire and extensive damage, and endangering staff and their families, including children.