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A deadly building collapse in Gaza has highlighted ongoing hardships for Palestinians nearly a year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Reconstruction plans have stalled, forcing many to live in damaged homes despite risks. Earlier this month, the U.N. reported five shelters collapsed in one week. The Palestinian Ministry of Public Works says over 2,000 buildings are at risk. Israel has restricted rebuilding until Hamas disarms, leaving many in unsafe conditions. Aid groups urge Israel to allow more shelter materials into Gaza, but security concerns have blocked entry. The nearly three-year conflict has severely impacted housing and affected millions.

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FILE - A child holds hands with workers at an emergency shelter for migrant children, July 2, 2021, in Pomona, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, Pool, File)

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A mother feeds her baby at a shelter for families displaced by gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)