Summary
Heavy rains led to the collapse of a home in Gaza City, trapping and injuring people inside. The house had been weakened by past bombings and the storm made the damage worse. One person died, and several others, including children, were injured.
Key Facts
- A heavy storm damaged a house in Gaza City, leading to its collapse.
- The home belonged to Osama al-Hussari and housed 25 family members.
- The house had been previously damaged by bombings over the past two years.
- Osama and a neighbor climbed onto the roof to fix leaks before it collapsed.
- Mohammed al-Helou, the neighbor, died after being trapped under the rubble.
- Six people were injured, and some had broken legs.
- The al-Hussari family opted to stay in their fragile home due to lack of alternatives, despite its poor condition.