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‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly

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Updated 14h ago
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Gaza City *Gaza Strip building collapse Hayat al-Ajlah Building Collapse in Gaza

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Sep 16 Evening

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Al Jazeera14h ago

‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly

A war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least 21 Palestinians and injuring others. The al-Saada building, which had sustained damage during Israel's war on Gaza, gave way unexpectedly, trapping residents beneath the rubble. Many families, displaced by the conflict and facing difficult living conditions, had sought refuge in the damaged structure due to a lack of alternative housing and restrictions on reconstruction. The rescue efforts were hampered by a severe shortage of heavy machinery and essential equipment. Relatives are grieving and searching for missing loved ones at al-Shifa Hospital, with some families losing multiple members in the tragedy.

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Al Jazeera19h ago

At least 20 killed as multi-storey building collapses in Gaza City

Rescuers are currently searching through the rubble for survivors following the overnight collapse of a multi-storey apartment building in Gaza City. The building was reportedly damaged prior to its collapse. The incident occurred overnight, and the full extent of casualties is still being determined as search efforts continue.

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The Guardian - World News20h ago

At least 20 killed after Israeli-hit building in Gaza City collapses

A multi-story building in Gaza City, housing approximately 100 displaced Palestinian families, collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people, including five children. Rescuers are searching for dozens more believed to be trapped, with operations hindered by a lack of heavy machinery, which Palestinian and UN officials attribute to Israeli restrictions. The building had been previously struck by Israeli forces, weakening its structure. Witnesses stated the collapse fell onto tents beside it where displaced families were sheltering. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by Palestinians in damaged buildings across Gaza, with many having limited shelter options.

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Key Claims

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A war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians.

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Hayat al-Ajlah's family, including her parents and siblings, were among those killed in the building collapse.

— Hayat al-Ajlah

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The building had warning signs of instability, with Hayat's mother expressing fear and her father planning to move.

— Hayat al-Ajlah

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Hayat's eight-year-old daughter, Dalia, sustained a serious head injury and was hospitalized after the collapse.

— Hayat al-Ajlah

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The building that collapsed was an apartment building.

Sep 16 Morning

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BBC News - WorldYesterday

At least 12 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses

At least 12 people, including children, have died and dozens are missing after a multi-story building collapsed in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa area. Local rescue teams are searching the rubble, where 10 families had reportedly been residing despite warnings of the building's unsafe condition. The Hamas-run Civil Defence rescue service initially faced equipment shortages due to Israeli restrictions but has since acquired heavy machinery. This incident follows recent Israeli air strikes in Gaza that killed at least five Palestinians, including two children and a Hamas commander, according to health officials and Hamas sources. The Israeli military stated it killed a Hamas commander and another fighter, with reports indicating a child was also killed in both instances. Additionally, a patient was reportedly killed by an Israeli drone at a health center in northern Gaza supported by the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians.

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Al JazeeraYesterday

At least 10 dead, dozens missing in Gaza building collapse

At least ten Palestinians have died and up to seventy more are believed missing following a building collapse in Gaza City. The incident occurred in Gaza City, resulting in a significant number of casualties and a large number of people unaccounted for. Rescue efforts are likely underway to locate survivors and recover the deceased. The cause of the collapse is not specified in the provided content.

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Gaza residential building collapses, six families reportedly trapped

A multi-storey residential building collapsed overnight in western Gaza City, trapping six families beneath the rubble. Rescue crews and residents worked to pull survivors, including young children, from the wreckage. Local media reported the building had been previously struck by an Israeli bombing, leaving it structurally unsound. Thousands of damaged homes in Gaza remain uninhabitable due to restrictions on construction materials, forcing rescue efforts to rely heavily on manual labor. The cause of the collapse and any potential casualties remain unclear, with no immediate statement from Gaza's Health Ministry or the civil defense.

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Key Claims

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A building collapsed in Gaza City.

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Footage showed rescue teams pulling young children from the rubble.

— Al Jazeera

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At least 12 people were killed after a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza.

— local rescue teams

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At least 10 Palestinians are dead after a building collapsed in Gaza City.

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A multi-storey residential building collapsed overnight in western Gaza City.

— local witnesses and Palestinian journalists