A six-story apartment building collapsed in central Tel Aviv, moderately injuring two people, one of whom was trapped under the rubble and eventually rescued by emergency response teams.
Four apartments were severely damaged in the incident that occurred on Wednesday, with the upper floors bearing the brunt.
The exact cause of the collapse has not been determined, although an initial assessment indicated it was not the direct result of a missile impact.
Reportedly, the building was already in poor condition, and repeated shocks from missile shrapnel impacts in the area, combined with stormy weather, likely brought about the collapse.
A 63-year-old woman was evacuated in moderate condition, and a man in his 30s was also taken to the hospital after being rescued from the top floor of the building, having sustained significant injuries.