The Red Crescent and local civil society organizations came together to hold emotional funerals for over 100 Gazans whose bodies were recently returned by Israel. 🇵🇸✨
During a military operation on November 16, the radiology department of Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest hospital, was damaged by Israeli forces. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), the Israeli military discovered a tunnel shaft used by Hamas within the hospital premises. 🏥🔍
Israel had delayed the release of the bodies while conducting thorough security checks to ensure that no Hamas members were involved. After these checks, more than 100 Gazans were returned, allowing the Red Crescent and other civil society groups to arrange dignified funerals for their families and loved ones. 🤝🌹
These tragic events highlight the ongoing humanitarian challenges in the region and the vital role of organizations like the Red Crescent in providing support and compassion during such difficult times. 🌍💬
