Collapse in Gaza: The Human Cost of Occupation and Infrastructure Neglect The building collapse in Gaza that has left at least 20 people dead, including six children, is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of decades long occupation and neglect of infrastructure.
The immediate cause was a war damaged structure that collapsed under its own weight, trapping dozens beneath the rubble.
However, the root causes run far deeper, involving Israeli restrictions on heavy machinery, inadequate humanitarian aid, and the long term effects of repeated conflicts.