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Watch: Palestinians hold mass funeral for killed loved ones in Gaza

By Mera Aladam · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

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Palestinians in Gaza City commemorated the 75 victims of the conflict with a mass funeral, underscoring the region's humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for international support.

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The event highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.: The event highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
The need for sustained international intervention is emphasized.: The need for sustained international intervention is emphasized.

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Watch: Palestinians hold mass funeral for killed loved ones in Gaza

19 October 2026 00:44 BST

Palestinians in Gaza City held a mass funeral for 75 people whose bodies were recovered from the rubble on Sunday.

Recovery operations continue across the Strip as thousands of bodies remain buried beneath destroyed buildings.

Gaza Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal says teams face severe shortages of equipment and heavy machinery, hindering efforts to retrieve those killed since 2023.

Palestinians in Gaza City held a mass funeral for 75 people whose bodies were recovered from the rubble on Sunday. Recovery operations continue across the Strip as thousands of bodies remain buried beneath destroyed buildings. https://t.co/8Y8R5EExJI

— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) October 18, 2026

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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