![A view of the bodies of Palestinians, wrapped in shrouds and covered with Palestinian flags, awaiting burial following continuous Israeli military strikes on the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine, on September 5, 2026. [Khames Alrefi - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AA-20260905-42394913-42394890-PALESTINIAN_CIVIL_DEFENSE_RECOVERS_OVER_100_BODIES_FROM_RUBBLE_IN_GAZAS_ZEITOUN.jpg)
Palestinian Civil Defence teams have recovered the remains of 101 people from the rubble of destroyed homes in the Al-Taj residential block in Gaza City’s Al-Yarmouk neighbourhood, the agency said on Wednesday. The Civil Defence said five sets of remains were recovered on Wednesday, bringing the total found during the operation to 101. Its teams have now concluded search and recovery operations in the Al-Taj block after completing work across the targeted area, according to the statement. The operation lasted 17 days and was conducted in cooperation with an Egyptian relief committee working in the Gaza Strip, the Civil Defence said. The agency said funeral ceremonies would be held for those whose remains were recovered, with the date expected to […]
