For Gazans Buried in Rubble or Unmarked Graves, a Last Indignity
Palestinians search the rubble of buildings amid widespread destruction in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct. 12.
Photographer: Omar Al-Qataa/AFP/Getty Images
The two-week-old Gaza ceasefire faces seemingly intractable disputes over Hamas disarmament, foreign troop participation, Israeli withdrawals and future governance. For now, many Israelis and Palestinians are finding a common cause: locating, identifying and burying their dead.
Hamas still needs to hand over the bodies of 13 dead hostages to Israel, which has accused the Islamist faction of stalling in order to head off tougher truce obligations. With US President Donald Trump impatient to see his peace plan proceed, Egypt sent in teams and equipment at the weekend to help excavate for the remains.