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The search for Gaza’s missing brings heartbreak and closure for loved ones

The search for Gaza’s missing brings heartbreak and closure for loved ones

Summary

The Haji family in Gaza lost many members when their home was destroyed by an Israeli air raid in November 2023. After a ceasefire in 2025, some family members returned to the area to search for their missing relatives' bodies, facing ongoing emotional struggles as many remain buried under rubble.

Key Facts

  • The Haji family had more than 30 members living together in a three-story home in Gaza City.
  • An Israeli air raid in November 2023 destroyed their home, killing many family members.
  • Fidaa Haji, her four children, and an external room survived, but her husband and others in the main building did not.
  • After a 2025 ceasefire, Fidaa and her children returned to Gaza and stayed near their former home.
  • The family faces emotional trauma from losing loved ones without proper funerals or farewells.
  • Some bodies have been recovered by the family but many are still trapped under rubble.
  • Recovery work is slow due to a lack of equipment and resources in Gaza.
  • Thousands of people in Gaza still have missing relatives trapped in ruins after the attacks.
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