# Gaza building collapse kills 16 people seeking shelter inside

https://mins.news/en/item/61984

- CGTN, 2026-09-16 08:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-16/Gaza-building-collapse-kills-16-people-seeking-shelter-inside-1QubzaN3mVy/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> A war-damaged building collapsed in the Gaza Strip, killing 16 people, including children, and leaving at least 100 missing. Gaza City civil defense said voices could still be heard beneath the rubble. UN agencies and Egypt’s relief agency joined the difficult rescue effort, which was hindered by a lack of heavy machinery. Palestinian and UN officials blame Israeli restrictions, while Israel says the curbs prevent equipment reaching militant groups.

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