UN calls for heavy machinery access after building collapse in Gaza traps up to 100 people
The United Nations has urged entry of rescue equipment following a structural collapse that officials say may have trapped as many as 100 people.
A building collapse in Gaza has trapped up to 100 people, according to reports, prompting UN officials to call for immediate access to heavy machinery for rescue operations. "No one should have to risk their life simply to find a safe place to shelter," a UN official said in response to the incident.
The collapse underscores ongoing humanitarian concerns in Gaza, where access for aid and emergency equipment has been a persistent issue.
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- UN urges entry of heavy machinery as building collapses in Gaza, trapping up to 100 people — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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