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Seven-Storey Building Collapse Kills At Least 12 Palestinians

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Civil defence says a seven-storey residential building collapsed, killing at least 12 Palestinians, including five children.
The collapse injured 14 people and left nearly 100 possibly trapped under the debris.
Rescue crews lack heavy machinery, forcing hand digging, which officials blame on Israeli restrictions.
UN estimates 61 million tonnes of rubble will require seven years to clear.

History

Historical Context

In December 2008 Israel began Operation Cast Lead, a three-week assault that destroyed about 46,000 homes and killed roughly 1,400 Palestinians. UNRWA recorded 13,000 displaced families, Amnesty found 61% of structures rubble, and the UNDP warned of lasting livelihood loss. Today’s seven-storey tower collapse, with rescue teams barred from heavy equipment, echoes the same blockage that stalled debris removal for years after the 2009 devastation.

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Story summary

Civil defence says a seven-storey residential building collapsed, killing at least 12 Palestinians, including five children.
The collapse injured 14 people and left nearly 100 possibly trapped under the debris.
Rescue crews lack heavy machinery, forcing hand digging, which officials blame on Israeli restrictions.
UN estimates 61 million tonnes of rubble will require seven years to clear.

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