Growing risk that thousands buried in Gaza’s rubble may never be identified, says Red Cross (opens original article in a new tab)

The International Committee of the Red Cross warns that thousands of Palestinians buried in Gaza's rubble may never be identified as recovery efforts remain slow, with decomposition and lack of resources complicating identification. Forensic experts highlight that time significantly reduces the chances of successful identification, while Israeli restrictions on machinery and DNA testing materials further hinder progress.

• The ICRC warns that thousands of Palestinians buried in Gaza's rubble may never be identified due to slow recovery efforts and decomposition.
• Forensic experts face challenges in identifying remains as time passes, leading to loss of critical evidence like DNA and personal effects.
• Israeli restrictions on heavy machinery and DNA testing materials hinder recovery and identification processes, exacerbating the crisis.