Rescue workers in Gaza have recovered the remains of 55 Palestinians from the rubble of a residential building in Gaza City, nearly three years after it was destroyed in an Israeli air strike. The operation, which concluded on Saturday, highlights the ongoing, largely manual efforts to retrieve the dead from the territory’s ruins, a process frequently hampered by a critical shortage of heavy machinery.<\/p>\n
According to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, the remains were found beneath the debris of the Malka family home in the Zeitoun neighbourhood. Colonel Muhammad Abu Dan, who supervised the search, stated that teams had been working for 72 hours to locate more than 60 victims from the family. The building was struck on November 19, 2023, while residents were seeking shelter after being displaced by Israel\u2019s military campaign.<\/p>\n
Abu Dan called on international humanitarian organizations to supply additional equipment to help recover as many bodies as possible. With most remains recovered, a joint funeral procession is scheduled for next weekend.<\/p>\n
The recovery effort comes amid renewed political controversy regarding the future of Gaza’s population. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated there is no plan to forcibly displace Palestinians, responding to proposals floated earlier in the week by Israeli ministers. Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested migration was necessary for a long-term solution, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir outlined a seven-year plan for what he termed <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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