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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Exhumations at Alshifaa Hospital: Efforts to Identify the Deceased in Gaza

Published on: 13 March, 2025
Palestinians gathered around the burned and destroyed al-Shifa Hospital after Israeli forces withdrew. [Osama Rabii/Anadolu Agency]

Palestinians gathered around the burned and destroyed al-Shifa Hospital after Israeli forces withdrew. [Osama Rabii/Anadolu Agency]

Teams from the Civil Defense and the Ministry of Health in Gaza City are set to resume the exhumations of bodies from the Alshifa Hospital site. According to Civil Defense officials, they anticipate recovering around 100 bodies during this phase of the operation.

In an effort to help with the identification process, the families of some missing Palestinians are expected to attend the exhumations.

This collaborative effort aims to bring closure to grieving families and ensure proper identification of the deceased. The ongoing process highlights the immense challenges faced in the aftermath of the conflict, where many individuals remain unaccounted for.