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Israel lacking respect for dead buried in Gaza rubble: UN

Published 2w ago · Updated 1w ago

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The deadly collapse of a war-damaged building in Gaza City underscores the lack of safe shelter for displaced families.

At least 21 people, including eight children, have been killed after a war-damaged six-story building collapsed in Gaza City. Around 10 displaced families were sheltering in the structurally compromised building because they had no other housing options. Emergency workers are actively searching the debris for dozens of residents who remain trapped.

The building had been previously targeted and damaged by an Israeli airstrike during the preceding year.
The United Nations has raised concerns over the thousands of unstable, war-damaged structures in Gaza that residents continue to inhabit out of necessity.
A UN statement accused Israeli authorities of showing a lack of respect for the bodies of the deceased still buried under rubble throughout the territory.

By the numbers

21people killed in the building collapse

8children confirmed dead

10families sheltering in the building

6stories of the collapsed building

Why it matters

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has destroyed or severely damaged a vast portion of the territory's housing infrastructure, forcing hundreds of thousands of displaced residents to seek shelter in highly unstable and dangerous ruins.

What outlets agree on

Outlets agree that at least 20 to 21 people, including eight children, died when a six-story building in Gaza City collapsed. The structure had been previously damaged by Israeli military strikes, and families were living there due to a lack of alternative housing.

Where coverage differs

While most major outlets reported the death toll at 21, some initial reports from Al Jazeera placed the number of casualties at 20.

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Covered by 6 outlets

67% of the sources are Left

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