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

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraApril 10, 2026 at 01:06 PM

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Six months after the declared ceasefire in Gaza, thousands of Palestinian families are still unable to bury their dead. Approximately 10,000 Palestinians remain missing, presumed buried under the rubble of buildings destroyed during the conflict that began in October 2023. The UN estimates over 61 million tonnes of rubble remain, hindering recovery efforts. Many families lack the necessary equipment to retrieve bodies, and civil defense teams are reportedly unable to assist. The situation leaves families like Abu Mohammed's, who lost four children and whose bodies remain trapped, in despair. Despite the ceasefire's aim to facilitate recovery, heavy machinery has not been adequately deployed to Gaza to assist in the crucial task of reuniting families with their deceased.

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Key Claims (5)

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An internationally mediated agreement was signed between Israel and Hamas on October 10 last year.

factual — Article's own claim100% confidence

Abu Mohammed has been trying for three years to retrieve his children's bodies.

quote — Abu Mohammed100% confidence

The ceasefire was supposed to allow heavy machinery into Gaza to begin recovery efforts.

factual — Article's own claim90% confidence

Israeli bombardment has generated more than 61 million tonnes of rubble in the Gaza Strip.

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About 10,000 Palestinians remain missing, believed to be buried under collapsed buildings.

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Cairo 35% Hind Khoudary 40% Al Jazeera 40% Bureij refugee camp 40% Egypt 40% UN 50% Hamas 60% Abu Mohammed ×370% Israel ×385% Gaza Strip ×395%

Keywords

gaza 100% bury dead 90% rubble 80% ceasefire 70% missing palestinians 70% collapsed buildings 60% israeli bombardment 50% recovery efforts 50% heavy machinery 40%