At least four Palestinians, including three children, were initially reported killed when a large sandstone formation collapsed onto tents sheltering displaced families in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza.

Subsequent reports from Palestinian Civil Defense raised the death toll to five, although the final figure remained uncertain.

Rescue teams and residents searched through the rubble for possible victims.

Heavy rainfall was believed to have contributed to the collapse.

Many Gaza residents continue living in temporary shelters and tents that offer limited protection against severe weather.