Thousands of Palestinians buried beneath Gaza rubble may never be identified: ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns that thousands of Palestinians buried beneath Gaza's rubble may never be identified due to slow recovery efforts and deteriorating remains. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in October 2025, recovery teams lack heavy machinery, relying on basic tools. An estimated 61 million tons of debris accumulated during the war, with at least 10,000 people believed buried. The ICRC's Pat Griffiths emphasizes that delays hinder forensic identification. Israeli officials have not approved equipment entry. The conflict has killed about 73,000 Palestinians since October 2023.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns that thousands of Palestinians buried beneath Gaza's rubble may never be identified due to slow recovery efforts and deteriorating remains. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in October 2025, recovery teams lack heavy machinery, relying on basic tools. An estimated 61 million tons of debris accumulated during the war, with at least 10,000 people believed buried. The ICRC's Pat Griffiths emphasizes that delays hinder forensic identification. Israeli officials have not approved equipment entry. The conflict has killed about 73,000 Palestinians since October 2023.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns that thousands of Palestinians buried beneath Gaza's rubble may never be identified due to slow recovery efforts and deteriorating remains. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in October 2025, recovery teams lack heavy machinery, relying on basic tools. An estimated 61 million tons of debris accumulated during the war, with at least 10,000 people believed buried. The ICRC's Pat Griffiths emphasizes that delays hinder forensic identification. Israeli officials have not approved equipment entry. The conflict has killed about 73,000 Palestinians since October 2023.

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