GAZA, July 27, 2026 (WAFA) – Rescue teams announced on Monday that they had recovered the remains of 99 Palestinians from the rubble of a home belonging to the Abu Sharia and Al-Hassayneh families in the Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City.

They said the home had been struck in a series of Israeli airstrikes at different times, including one on June 7, 2025, and another during October 2023, resulting in the killing of dozens of Palestinians, while the bodies of others remained trapped under the rubble.

They pointed out that search and recovery operations continue to face major challenges due to the extensive destruction and severe lack of resources. They noted that thousands of victims are still believed to be buried beneath the rubble of destroyed buildings across the Gaza Strip.

Official data indicate that the bodies of approximately 8,000 Palestinians remain trapped under the rubble in various parts of the Gaza Strip, as many targeted sites remain inaccessible and rescue efforts continue to be hindered by shortages of equipment and heavy machinery.

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