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Israeli strike dispute after Gaza building collapse kills 21
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Story summary
- Gaza Civil Defense rescued survivors after Al-Sa’ada building collapsed, killing 21 Palestinians, 12 children.
- Gaza government says an Israeli strike on Oct. 9 2023 damaged the building’s foundations, causing collapse.
- Israeli army posted on X that it did not strike Al-Sa’ada building, calling the claim false.
- Mahmoud Basal warned over 40,000 Palestinians live in more than 2,000 collapse-prone buildings.
- Civil Defense operates only 15 rescue vehicles, down from 75 before the war.
