Gaza Civil Defense Begins Body Recovery Operation

Palestinian civil defense teams in Gaza have launched a body recovery campaign, titled “Dignifying the Martyrs,” to find those still trapped under the rubble from Israeli airstrikes, starting with the Abu Nasr family home in Beit Lahia, where around 150 people were killed. An estimated 9,500 Palestinians are still missing, and recovery efforts are hampered by a lack of heavy machinery and hazardous conditions. Since the ceasefire on October 10, 726 bodies have been recovered, while the conflict has resulted in over 72,000 Palestinian deaths and extensive destruction of infrastructure. The situation remains dire, with ongoing Israeli attacks causing further casualties and complicating recovery operations.

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