Gaza building collapse leaves at least 11 dead and more than 100 trapped

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A residential building in Gaza City has collapsed, leaving at least 70 people missing, including children. Rescuers have pulled out 11 bodies and 12 survivors, while Gaza Civil Defence says more than 100 Palestinians are still trapped beneath the rubble, including at least 50 children. The building, which housed displaced people, had previously been damaged in an Israeli strike, leaving it cracked and structurally unsound. Families had no other choice but to shelter inside the partially damaged structure, which collapsed as they were sleeping at around 1am. Rescue crews and residents have been digging through the rubble, with a lack of heavy equipment making rescue operations more difficult. Civil Defence says at least 2,000 buildings in Gaza are in a similar condition and at risk of collapse at any moment. There is a severe shortage of shelter, with people forced to live in partially damaged buildings because of a lack of tents and other shelter supplies. Israel continues to restrict

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