Civil Defence Workers in Gaza Brave Relentless Airstrikes, Shelling to Retrieve Bodies Amid 11-Week-Old War
The ongoing 11-week war in Gaza has left the civil defence workers facing the grim task of retrieving bodies from the relentless airstrikes and shelling. Israeli forces continue to clash with Hamas militants, resulting in widespread displacement and destruction. US officials are calling for a shift in strategy to focus on targeted operations against Hamas leadership and infrastructure.
Amid relentless airstrikes and shelling, civil defence workers in Gaza are facing the daunting task of retrieving the bodies of those killed in the 11-week-old war. In the Jabalia refugee camp, workers were seen wrapping white shrouds around the victims of the violence, as captured in a video released by the Palestinian Civil Defence service. The death toll in the conflict has reached 20,258, with thousands more believed to be trapped under rubble.
Israeli forces are fighting to gain full control over northern Gaza from Hamas militants, leading to widespread displacement of Gaza's 2.3 million people. Despite Israel's claims of achieving operational control, residents in Jabalia reported persistent aerial bombardment and shelling, with tanks moving further into the town. Meanwhile, Palestinians in Khan Younis are left sifting through the rubble for their belongings following recent airstrikes.
One resident, Sami Barees, lamented the destruction of his home and questioned the safety that Israel claims to provide. The dire situation has prompted US officials to call for a shift to a lower-intensity phase, with a focus on targeted operations against the Hamas leadership and infrastructure.