Gaza Building Collapse Deaths

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1. 16 Sep

   The nearly three-year Israel-Hamas war has killed more than 73,789 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

   5 outlets · Euronews
2. 17 Sep

   A spokesperson for Gaza's Civil Defense, which operates as part of the Hamas-run Interior Ministry, said on Wednesday that some 2,000 buildings across the strip are at risk of collapse.

   3 outlets · ABC News

Coverage 9 articles

• 23 Sep Race to evacuate war-damaged Gaza buildings after deadly apartment block collapseOfficials in Gaza are struggling to evacuate residents from buildings damaged by last year's conflict between Israel and Hamas after a deadly apartment collapse killed 21 people on September 16. The collapse of the Al-Saada building in Gaza City highlighted risks posed by over 2,000 war-damaged structures, as authorities now face shortages of demolition equipment and suitable relocation sites for displaced…The Straits Times
• 19 Sep This Week in Palestine: Gaza Building Collapse Kills 12 Kids, as Trump Plans to Send Israel 2,000-Pound BombsThis article reports on a building collapse in Gaza City that killed at least 21 people, including 12 children. The incident occurred in a war-damaged area where Palestinian families were sleeping, highlighting the challenges faced by rescue workers due to limitations imposed by Israel on equipment entry into Gaza. Meanwhile, the article notes ongoing Israeli military actions and settler violence against…Zeteo
• 18 Sep Fatal building collapse highlights dangers plaguing Gaza nearly a year after ceasefireA multistory building collapse in Gaza City killed 21 people, drawing attention to the ongoing dangers faced by Palestinians nearly a year after a ceasefire promised reconstruction. With limited financial means and no alternative shelters available, many residents have returned to damaged buildings despite safety risks. The Palestinian Ministry of Public Works reported that more than 2,000 additional buildings are…Toronto Star
• 17 Sep Gaza building collapse death toll rises to 21, officials sayThe death toll from a building collapse in Gaza City increased to 21 as of Thursday, according to the Hamas-run Palestinian Ministry of Health. Among the victims were 12 children, five women, two men, and two elderly people; at least 14 others were injured. The collapse occurred on Wednesday morning in a high-rise residential building housing displaced families due to ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. More…ABC News (US)
• 17 Sep Rescue efforts end after 21 die in collapse of bomb-damaged building in Gaza; 45 saved from rubbleRescue efforts ended on Thursday after a bomb-damaged building in Gaza collapsed the previous day, resulting in 21 deaths and the rescue of 45 people from the rubble. Palestinian officials reported that reconstruction remains stalled due to Israeli restrictions, leaving many residents housed in makeshift tents or damaged buildings. Survivor Nader El-Ejlah described finding family members among the debris…The Straits Times
• 16 Sep Rescue workers search for survivors after Gaza building collapseRescue workers are searching through the rubble of a collapsed seven-story building in Gaza that killed at least 20 people and left many others trapped. The building was previously damaged by Israeli bombing, which compromised its structural integrity before it fell.Al Jazeera
• 16 Sep War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering insideOn September 16, 2026, a war-damaged seven-story apartment building in Gaza collapsed during the night, killing at least 20 people including six children and trapping nearly 100 others under the rubble. Rescue workers reported hearing voices from beneath the debris, raising hopes for survivors. The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by Israeli airstrikes, with tens of thousands of…The Hindu
• 16 Sep Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people including eight children seeking shelterA war-damaged apartment building collapsed overnight in Gaza, killing at least 21 people including eight children and trapping nearly a hundred more under the rubble. The seven-story structure housed around ten families. Rescue efforts are hampered by a lack of proper machinery; rescuers are digging with bare hands. Palestinian officials estimate that approximately 400 buildings are currently at risk of collapse due…The Independent
• 16 Sep Gaza: Building collapse kills 21, including 11 children as perilous conditions persist for PalestiniansAn apartment building in Gaza City collapsed on Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people including 11 children. The six-story structure had been damaged from previous Israeli strikes and housed dozens of residents; it crumbled overnight onto nearby homes and tents. Rescuers have worked tirelessly to search for survivors amidst the rubble, but with limited resources like fuel, their efforts are constrained. This…Euronews

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