At least 20 dead after Gaza apartment building collapses
Rescuers in Gaza searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 people, including children, and trapping dozens of others beneath the rubble.
A seven-story apartment building in Gaza collapsed overnight, resulting in at least 20 deaths, including six children, and leaving dozens trapped beneath the rubble. The structure, housing 10 families, was one of approximately 2,000 damaged buildings across Gaza, some of which are at high risk of collapse due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
Rescue efforts, hampered by a lack of proper machinery, are ongoing, with UN officials expressing concern over the lack of suitable equipment to aid in the search. The UN's Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory emphasized the critical need for safer alternatives for families living in these unstable structures, noting that no one should have to risk their life for shelter.
The tragic incident highlights the severe risks faced by residents in these buildings and the urgent requirement for improved living conditions.
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