Gaza families still unable to bury dead six months into ‘ceasefire’

Al Jazeera
April 10, 2026
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Six months after a ceasefire, approximately 10,000 Palestinians remain missing and unburied in Gaza.

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Six months after a 'ceasefire' in Gaza, families are still unable to bury their dead. An estimated 10,000 Palestinians remain missing, believed to be buried under the rubble of collapsed buildings from Israel's war. This situation prevents proper mourning and closure for affected families. The inability to recover bodies underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the devastating aftermath of the conflict in the region.

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