The buildings are collapsing on us, but there is no other place to hide

On the night of September 16, the Al-Saada tower collapsed in Gaza, killing 21 people. The article brings survivor testimonies and describes the state of damaged buildings in the Strip, where thousands of families continue to live in dangerous homes out of necessity, while Israel prevents the entry of heavy equipment for reconstruction.

On the night of September 16, 2026, the Al-Saada tower collapsed in Gaza City, crushing at least 21 Palestinians to death under its rubble. The article brings the personal stories of survivors and their families, and describes the ongoing emergency of damaged buildings in the Strip. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the death toll from the collapse of buildings damaged in the war has risen to 61, with 270 injured. About 5,000 families were forced to leave their homes. The Ministry of Public Works and Housing estimates that about 3,000 buildings in the Strip are at risk of collapse. Israel prevents the entry of heavy equipment, and the authorities in Gaza have no means to provide alternative housing. The article describes how families continue to live in dangerous buildings out of necessity, and quotes survivors and civil defense personnel.