At least 16 killed after building in Gaza City damaged by Israeli strikes collapses
Also reported by BBC World
Summary
At least 16 people died when a building holding displaced Palestinian families collapsed in Gaza City after being damaged by Israeli strikes. Rescue teams are searching the rubble for more survivors, but lack proper equipment due to restrictions on bringing machinery into Gaza.Key Facts
- The collapsed building had been hit by Israeli airstrikes and was structurally weak.
- At least 16 people, including five children, were killed in the collapse.
- Fourteen injured people were taken to hospitals from the site.
- Rescue workers are trying to reach people trapped under the rubble by hand, as heavy machinery is not available.
- Israeli restrictions on Gaza limit the entry of equipment, which officials say is meant to stop weapons going to militant groups.
- Many displaced families live in damaged buildings or makeshift tents due to a lack of safe housing.
- Similar building collapses have happened repeatedly during the conflict, leading to more deaths and injuries.
- The search and rescue efforts involve local civil defense teams as well as UN and Egyptian relief agencies.
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