Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 strike

Bodies identified as belonging to members of two extended families were recovered this week from beneath rubble in Gaza City, officials said. The remains were uncovered by rescue teams operating in the densely populated district after a series of airstrikes that devastated residential blocks earlier in the month. Local authorities and humanitarian organizations, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, confirmed that the families had been missing since the attacks and that the recovery effort involved specialized equipment to navigate the collapsed structures.

The discovery underscores the ongoing humanitarian challenges in the enclave, where thousands remain displaced and many more are unaccounted for. International agencies continue to coordinate with local officials to document the casualties, provide assistance to surviving relatives, and support broader recovery operations aimed at clearing debris and restoring basic services throughout the city.