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Gaza building collapse kills 21, including eight children
A six-storey residential building in Gaza City that sustained damage from an Israeli strike last year has collapsed, killing at least 21 people including eight children. Rescue operations are ongoing at the site where approximately 10 families had been living.
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The building collapse occurred in Gaza City, with emergency responders confirming the death toll and ages of the victims. The structure had been damaged during previous Israeli military operations and was still occupied by multiple families at the time it came down.
Rescue teams have been working at the site to search for additional survivors and victims. The collapse underscores ongoing concerns about the structural integrity of buildings across Gaza that have sustained damage during the conflict.
Approximately 10 families were reportedly residing in the six-storey building at the time of the collapse. Rescue operations continued as authorities worked to account for all individuals who may have been in the structure.
The incident represents a significant loss of life and adds to the humanitarian toll in the Gaza Strip. Local emergency services faced challenges in conducting rescue operations given the scale of the building's collapse.