Deaths already suffered as war-damaged homes continue to crumble in winter weather, local authorities told media
War-damaged buildings in Gaza are at risk of collapse due to severe winter weather, threatening to claim more lives and complicating ongoing recovery efforts, local officials told media.
Heavy rain and strong winds have caused already weakened structures to give way, killing a dozen people since Friday, health authorities reportedly said. Nearly two years of fighting between Israel and the militant group Hamas have left large areas of the enclave in ruins.
On Monday, rescuers retrieved the bodies of at least 12 people from two buildings which collapsed last week, according to Al Jazeera. Families had reportedly taken shelter there due to overcrowded shelters and flooding that had washed away tents.
Displaced persons continue to take refuge in unsafe structures despite the risks involved, Al Jazeera noted. A recent UN report stated that around 70% of structures in Gaza have been destroyed as a result of the war.
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