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The incident highlights the precarious situation of displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip who have taken refuge wherever they can, including in buildings damaged during the war between Israel and Hamas fighters.
“I am deeply shocked by reports of people trapped under rubble,” said the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ramiz Alakbarov, in a statement. a statement.
About 100 people, including 50 children, lived in the building at the time, he added.
Hurry to support
The senior aid official praised the humanitarian community for quickly moving to support the emergency response.
So far, Egypt has provided heavy equipment while the United Arab Emirates and Qatar will send relief goods.
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) also deployed machines and workers are available to support rescue efforts.
“Through the limited supplies available in Gaza, we will help survivors with health, shelter, and other essential goods and services,” Alakbarov said.
“Lives may still be saved, and every effort must be made to reach those trapped under the rubble.”
Unsafe shelters endanger lives
The senior aid official recalled that throughout the Gaza Strip, people were living in hundreds of damaged and unsafe shelters.
“Today’s tragedy underscores the grave risks faced by the families living in these buildings and the urgent need for safer alternatives,” he said. “No one should have to risk their life just to find a safe haven.”
As the rainy season approaches, the aid team provides assistance to communities who choose to move from damaged buildings and flood-prone areas to safer locations.
“I call for urgent approval for the entry of heavy equipment, special equipment, engine oil and fuel necessary for search and rescue operations,” Alakbarov said, adding that tents, tarpaulins and other non-food items should also arrive in the next four weeks.
“Every possible effort must be made to save lives, protect people from further harm, and provide families with a safer place to live,” he said, stressing that “every minute counts.”
