At Least 20 Killed After War-Damaged Building Collapses In Gaza

by HEDNEWS on September 16, 2026

At Least 20 Killed After War-Damaged Building Collapses in Gaza

At least 20 people, including five children, have been killed after a war-damaged building collapsed in the Gaza Strip, according to local rescue teams. Dozens of people are also reported missing following the collapse, raising fears that the death toll could increase as rescue workers search through the rubble. Emergency responders have been working to locate survivors and recover victims trapped beneath the debris. The building had reportedly been damaged during the conflict, leaving it vulnerable to collapse. Rescue teams are continuing search-and-recovery operations, while the exact number of people who remain trapped or missing is not yet known. The latest incident adds to the humanitarian toll in Gaza, where widespread destruction of buildings and infrastructure has complicated rescue operations and increased risks for civilians.