10,000 Palestinians Still Trapped Under Rubble in Gaza, Says Civil Defense

10,000 Palestinians Still Trapped Beneath the Rubble in Gaza

In a harrowing revelation, Gaza’s Civil Defense Agency announced that an estimated 10,000 Palestinians remain trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings following months of relentless airstrikes and bombardments. The figure highlights the massive scale of destruction and the desperate humanitarian situation that continues to unfold in the besieged region.

According to local rescue workers, the majority of those still missing are civilians — including women, children, and the elderly — many of whom were buried alive when residential buildings, schools, and hospitals were reduced to ruins. Despite the ceasefire agreements and international appeals, recovery efforts have been slow due to limited resources, damaged infrastructure, and the continued blockade on essential supplies.

Desperate Race Against Time

Rescue teams in Gaza say they face overwhelming challenges in retrieving bodies from beneath the debris. With insufficient heavy machinery, fuel shortages, and communication breakdowns, their work is often carried out by hand, using makeshift tools.

“Every time we dig, we find more victims,” said Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the Gaza Civil Defense, during an interview with Al Jazeera. “There are entire families still missing. The smell of death is everywhere.”

The agency added that many bodies have decomposed beyond recognition due to weeks of inaccessibility, raising severe public health concerns as the region struggles with contaminated water, disease outbreaks, and lack of medical care.

Global Outcry and Calls for Accountability

International humanitarian organizations, including the United Nations and Amnesty International, have called for immediate access to Gaza for rescue and relief missions. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) ↗ has repeatedly warned that Gaza faces a “catastrophic humanitarian crisis,” with displaced civilians in dire need of food, water, and shelter.

Despite these calls, Israel has maintained restrictions on the movement of goods and people, citing security concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) ↗ has also raised alarms over the collapse of Gaza’s health system, urging for safe corridors to deliver aid and medical support to those trapped under rubble or suffering injuries.

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A Wounded City Struggles to Rebuild

The destruction across Gaza is immense. Satellite imagery analyzed by independent agencies shows that over half of Gaza’s buildings have been damaged or destroyed, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. Neighborhoods once full of life have turned into fields of debris, with survivors wandering amid the ruins searching for relatives or personal belongings.

Local reports suggest that entire communities have been wiped out, and rebuilding efforts could take decades even with international assistance. “What we’re seeing is not just physical destruction — it’s the erasure of families, homes, and history,” said a volunteer from the Palestine Red Crescent Society.

Efforts by humanitarian groups to establish temporary shelters have been complicated by shortages of clean water, electricity, and sanitation. Despite this, solidarity movements across the globe continue to raise funds and awareness for Gaza’s recovery.

The Need for Global Attention and Action

The tragedy of 10,000 lives still under the rubble underscores the urgent need for global intervention. Human rights experts argue that beyond ceasefire deals, there must be accountability for the scale of civilian loss and a sustainable plan to rebuild Gaza’s infrastructure.

As one local aid worker poignantly noted, “The world cannot move on while thousands of people lie buried beneath their own homes.”

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