UN Rights Chief: Gaza Recovery Points to Possible War Crimes

Bodies are still being pulled from the rubble of Gaza, three years after Israeli bombardments that flattened entire neighbourhoods. Rescue teams, aided by international aid workers, continue to sift through collapsed buildings in the densely populated Strip, uncovering victims—most of them women and children—who had been trapped for months after the initial onslaught.

The ongoing recovery effort follows the 2023 offensive that left thousands dead and displaced, with the United Nations reporting that over 30,000 civilians were killed and many more injured. Humanitarian organizations have documented that the majority of those found are female and juvenile, underscoring the disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable populations. Local authorities, in coordination with UN agencies, have established emergency morgues and medical triage centers to process the deceased and provide care for the injured.

The continued emergence of bodies from the rubble highlights the protracted nature of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Despite international calls for ceasefire and access for aid workers, the region remains in a state of emergency, with ongoing efforts to recover and honor those lost in the conflict.