‘Back from the dead’: The continuing agony over Gaza’s 9,500 missing people
Summary
A man named Hamada al-Banna, thought to have died during the 2023 war in Gaza, was recently found alive after a year of disappearance. His story highlights the pain of thousands of families in Gaza who still do not know the fate of their missing loved ones following the conflict.Key Facts
- Hamada al-Banna was separated from his brother during a trip for aid near the northern Gaza border.
- His brother Adham was fatally shot by the Israeli army.
- Hamada was injured by a blast, unconscious, and woke up after two months in an Israeli hospital.
- He was held in an Israeli prison for about a year, including four months in solitary confinement.
- His family believed he was dead and held a mourning ceremony for him.
- After his release, Hamada returned home and reunited with his family, who were shocked and emotional.
- The Gaza Ministry of Health reports nearly 3,500 missing people, while other groups estimate about 9,500 missing in Gaza.
- Many families continue to search for loved ones missing since the 2023 war.
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