ICRC warns of long wait for remains of hostages and detainees in Gaza rubble

ByEnigma 808

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that returning the remains of hostages and detainees who died during the Israel-Hamas war could take significant time, due to the challenges of locating bodies in Gaza’s rubble. While Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages on Monday and Israel released Palestinian detainees, over 20 bodies of deceased hostages remain unaccounted for.

ICRC spokesperson Christian Cardon described the search for human remains as a “massive challenge” that could take days or even weeks. The ICRC is providing additional staff, body bags, and refrigerated vehicles to ensure the bodies are handled with dignity in Gaza, which has been devastated by the war. The organization urged all parties to prioritize the respectful return of remains.

Since the war began on October 7, 2023, the ICRC has helped facilitate the release of 172 hostages and 3,472 Palestinian detainees.

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