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Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say

BBC World News·September 16, 2026·1 min read
Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say

A six-storey building in Gaza City that was hit by an Israeli strike last year collapsed on Tuesday, killing 21 people, including eight children, according to rescuers. About 10 families had been living in the war-damaged structure. The collapse adds to the toll from the ongoing conflict, with rescue efforts continuing amid the rubble.

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