Building collapse in Gaza City kills at least 19, including children
Source Summary
A residential building housing multiple families collapsed in Gaza City overnight into Wednesday, killing at least 19 people, including children, as they slept. Rescue workers are searching through rubble for dozens more people who were sheltering in the structure.
Why it matters
The collapse has caused significant loss of life and ongoing rescue operations are underway to locate additional casualties among those sheltering in the building.
What remains uncertain
The exact total number of people sheltering in the building and the final death toll remain unclear as rescue operations continue.
