In the southern region of Gaza, a woman stands at the edge of a grave, wailing in agony as she identifies her son’s body among the nearly 400 corpses recently uncovered in the Al Nasser hospital complex. Her mother and daughter, who were also present, confirm the identification, insisting that they can recognize their son even by his bones.
Although less than half of the bodies have been identified so far, Palestinian emergency services estimate that around 300 more remain to be exhumed. Local authorities, led by Hamas, consider these actions to be “crimes against humanity,” with the United Nations also calling for an investigation into the matter.
Among those recovered are bodies showing signs of execution or torture, with some possibly buried alive. Dr. Momahed al Mughair, responsible for the Civil Defense body, reports suspicions that some victims were moved and mistreated by Israeli authorities. The bodies show signs of being dug up and relocated, with discrepancies in burial practices leading to accusations of human rights violations.
The United Nations Secretary General and human rights organizations have called for investigations into the mass graves and the treatment of the victims. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with many bodies still under rubble and thousands of victims awaiting recovery. The international community demands access to Gaza for independent investigations while Israel denies any misconduct.
