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Palestinian civil defense crews search for bodies and survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building that housed displaced Palestinians and was heavily damaged during the Israel-Hamas war, in Gaza City, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.
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A building collapse in Gaza City overnight has killed sixteen people, including at least twelve women and children. Rescuers are searching for more victims among the rubble on Wednesday. The collapse highlights the dire living conditions in Gaza, where a stalled ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has left reconstruction efforts at a standstill. Many residents, dependent on aid and surrounded by Israeli troops, have no choice but to live in damaged buildings or crowded camps. The ongoing conflict has claimed thousands of lives, with local health officials reporting continued strikes despite a ceasefire agreement.