Kathmandu— Gaza’s civil defence teams have recovered the remains of 55 Palestinians from the rubble of a residential building destroyed in an Israeli air strike nearly three years ago. The strike occurred on November 19, 2023, when the Malka family sought shelter in their home in Zeitoun neighbourhood, Gaza City. The operation, which concluded on Saturday, is part of a broader, often manual effort to recover victims from the rubble, hampered by a lack of heavy machinery. The United Nations Satellite Centre reports that 82 percent of all buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged during the conflict.

Next Steps and Future Concerns

A joint funeral procession is expected to take place next weekend to honor the recovered remains. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to raise concerns about the safety and well-being of the population. The recovery operation highlights the need for more international support and assistance to address the ongoing needs of the people in Gaza.

(With inputs from Al Jazeera)

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