Interview, The Electronic Intifada, 15 January 2009
"The Electronic Intifada interviewed Sami Mushasha, spokesperson for the UN agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) following Israel's bombing of its quarters today.
The Electronic Intifada: Can you describe the extent of the damage suffered by UNRWA in the bombing of the headquarters today and exactly where the site is that was bombed?
Sami Mushasha: The UNRWA headquarters are in the al-Rimal district in the center of Gaza City. The location is well known to the Israeli authorities as is the fact that they enjoy UN immunity. The damage is great. Although we do not know the exact extent yet, we have lost many trucks, cars and food aid supplies.
We are trying to put out the fires and hopefully, God willing, we will be able to restore things as soon as possible.
Early reports say that three people were injured but we do not know if they were refugees [taking shelter there] or UNRWA personnel........"
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