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War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing at least 14 people

War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing at least 14 people

Summary

A war-damaged building in Gaza City collapsed, killing at least 14 people, mostly women and children. The building had been housing displaced Palestinian families and was damaged during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Rescue teams are searching the rubble for more victims.

Key Facts

  • The collapsed building was home to about six displaced Palestinian families.
  • At least 14 people died, including 12 women and children, and at least 15 others were injured.
  • The building was previously damaged by an Israeli strike early in the Israel-Hamas war.
  • Many buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed due to the conflict, causing frequent collapses.
  • The war began in 2023 after Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people.
  • Israel’s counterattacks have killed over 73,000 Palestinians according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
  • A fragile ceasefire brokered by the U.S. is in place but fighting and strikes still continue.
  • U.S. envoy Jared Kushner linked the lack of progress in Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections in October 2026.
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