Gaza City, Gaza Strip: One person was killed and 10 injured Thursday when the explosion ripped a house in the popular market, the domestic ministry said.
Not immediately clear what caused an explosion.
The explosion in the al-Zawiya area collapsed most of the houses and dozens of damaged buildings and shops nearby, according to the statement.
The police explosive engineering team continued to investigate the cause of the explosion.
The civil defense team and police were able to control the resulting fires.
Blast rocked the environment on the third day of Eid al-Fitr, a Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan.
The Israeli army hinted that it was not involved, called the “internal material ‘crisis in Gaza.
The city of Gaza has struggled with severe damage supported by the 11-day war in May between Israel and Hamas Ruler Gaza militant.
At least 254 people were killed in Gaza during the conflict including 67 children and 39 women, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
Hamas has acknowledged the death of 80 militants.
Twelve civilians, including two children, along with one soldier.
The World Bank earlier this month said rebuilding Gaza would cost $ 485 million, including Up to $ 380 million to repair physical damage.
Gaza City Blast kills 1, injuring 10, Shakes Crowded Area
