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Gaza Orders Evacuations, Demolitions for 255 High-Risk Buildings

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC · How we work

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Gaza authorities announced an emergency plan to evacuate residents from 255 high-risk buildings and demolish them.
The Al-Saada building collapsed on September 16, killing 21 and rescuing 45 survivors.
UNDP head Alessandro Mrakic said oil and spare parts are needed to keep machinery running.
Israel’s COGAT agency said heavy equipment and reconstruction materials will not be authorised until Hamas disarms.

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Gaza authorities announced an emergency plan to evacuate residents from 255 high-risk buildings and demolish them.
The Al-Saada building collapsed on September 16, killing 21 and rescuing 45 survivors.
UNDP head Alessandro Mrakic said oil and spare parts are needed to keep machinery running.
Israel’s COGAT agency said heavy equipment and reconstruction materials will not be authorised until Hamas disarms.