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Tragic Building Collapse in Gaza: Father and Son Dead

1/6/2026

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Tragedy in Maghazi

A five-story building in Maghazi refugee camp collapsed, killing Ibrahim al-Shana, 29, and his son Muhammad al-Shana, 8, and injuring five, according to Hamas’s civil defense agency.
One injured person is in critical condition.
The five-story building had been previously damaged during the war.
The UN reported that over half of Gaza's buildings were destroyed in the conflict with Israel.

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Gaza Fire Tragedy

A fire at the Yarmouk displacement camp in Gaza City killed Amal Abu Al-Khair and her grandchild Saud.
Winter storms have caused floods and additional building collapses, intensifying humanitarian needs in the area.
UNICEF reports at least six children have died from weather-related causes, including hypothermia.
Aid groups say Israel has provided insufficient shelter materials despite a ceasefire lasting 12 weeks, and has not met the 600-truck daily aid target.

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Tragedy in Maghazi

A five-story building in Maghazi refugee camp collapsed, killing Ibrahim al-Shana, 29, and his son Muhammad al-Shana, 8, and injuring five, according to Hamas’s civil defense agency.
One injured person is in critical condition.
The five-story building had been previously damaged during the war.
The UN reported that over half of Gaza's buildings were destroyed in the conflict with Israel.

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