Palestinians in the Gaza Strip began to search the rubble of destroyed buildings to remove deceased people, who could not be removed earlier due to Israel’s continuous attacks, after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel came into force on January 19. According to the Civil Defense Directorate in Gaza, 162 dead bodies have been removed so far.
The search operations, involving civil defense teams and the people of Gaza, are being carried out in difficult conditions due to the lack of equipment and construction machinery, said the directorate.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that the total loss of life in Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 47,161, while the number of injured has risen to 111,166.