Multi-storey building in western Gaza City collapses, trapping six families
A multi-storey residential block in western Gaza City fell overnight, leaving six families trapped beneath the rubble.
Overnight, a multi-storey residential building in western Gaza City gave way, trapping six families inside. Local witnesses and Palestinian journalists said the collapse followed earlier damage from an Israeli airstrike that had left the building structurally compromised. Rescue teams, aided by residents working by hand, extracted children and other survivors, with footage showing a young girl rescued alive.
No official casualty figures have been released, and the Gaza Health Ministry remains silent. The incident highlights the broader risk of sudden collapses across Gaza, where many dwellings are damaged and construction materials and heavy rescue equipment are scarce due to Israeli restrictions.
Why it matters
The collapse underscores the humanitarian danger faced by Gaza residents living in damaged, unrepaired homes.
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