Event Brief
War-damaged Gaza building collapses, at least 12 dead
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 16, 2026 at 4:50 AM ET
Summary: A multi-storey, war-damaged building in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa area collapsed, killing at least 12 people including children. Hamas-run Civil Defence teams said dozens were missing under the rubble, after 10 families reportedly lived in the apartments despite warnings they were unsafe.
WHO: Hamas-run Civil Defence rescue service; local rescue teams; locals
WHAT: A war-damaged multi-storey building collapsed, killing at least 12 and leaving dozens missing.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 3:58 AM ET
WHERE: Gaza City, Gaza Strip
WHY: The building collapsed; no specific cause was reported.
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