# Humanitarian crisis and military activity in Gaza > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/humanitarian-crisis-and-military-activity-in-gaza > Updated: 2026-09-14T16:51:00.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2. The Gaza Strip continues to experience intense military activity and a worsening humanitarian crisis. In late August, heavy bombardment involving Apache helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles in western Gaza City resulted in deaths and injuries. During this period, the Center for Palestinian Missing and Enforced Disappeared reported that between 2,500 and 3,000 people may have been forcibly disappeared, while an additional 4,000 to 5,000 individuals were estimated to be trapped under rubble. On September 16, the situation escalated following the collapse of the ‘Al-Saada’ residential building in western Gaza City. The six-story structure, which had sustained significant damage from previous airstrikes, was sheltering displaced families. The collapse also impacted adjacent tents used by displaced persons. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that the collapse killed at least 16 people, including 12 women and children. While the Gaza Civil Defense and local volunteers continue rescue operations, efforts are severely hampered by a critical shortage of heavy machinery, forcing responders to dig through debris by hand. More than 60 individuals remain missing under the rubble. This incident underscores the extreme risks faced by Palestinians living in damaged structures. UN officials have warned that approximately 400 other buildings remain at risk of collapse, a danger exacerbated by the onset of winter. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, the total death toll from the conflict has risen to 73,789, with 174,798 people injured. ## Claims - More than 60 people are reported missing under the rubble. (disputed by 8 sources) - Approximately 100 people remain missing or trapped under the debris of the collapsed building. (disputed by 6 sources) - At least eight people, including children, have died and 15 others were injured in the collapse. (disputed by 5 sources) - At least 16 people were killed in the building collapse, including 12 women and children. (disputed by 4 sources) - The building had sustained significant structural damage from previous Israeli shelling before collapsing. (corroborated by 15 sources) - A six-storey residential building collapsed in western Gaza City. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Rescue efforts are being hindered by a severe lack of heavy equipment and tools. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Approximately 2,000 dilapidated buildings in the Gaza Strip are at risk of collapsing. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The total death toll from the war in Gaza has reached 73,789, with 174,798 injured. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Gaza City building collapse kills at least 16 people A war-damaged six-story building collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 16 people, including many women and children, and leaving approximately 100 others missing or trapped under the rubble. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaza-city-building-collapse-kills-several-leaves-dozens-missing ### 2026-08-31: Gaza Strip faces intense bombardment and rising numbers of forced disappearances Heavy airstrikes in western Gaza City have caused multiple casualties, while reports indicate up to 3,000 people may have been forcibly disappeared in the territory. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaza-strip-faces-intense-bombardment-and-rising-numbers-of-forced-disappearances --- Cite as: Humanitarian crisis and military activity in Gaza. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/humanitarian-crisis-and-military-activity-in-gaza