By SCM Staff Writer I Tuesday, October 14, 2025
JERUSALEM —A spokesman for the Gaza Civil Defense reported today that more than 250 bodies have been recovered since the cessation of hostilities, with some victims found lying in the streets.
The spokesman painted a grim picture of the ongoing humanitarian crisis, warning that the actual death toll is likely far higher.
The Civil Defense official stated that more than 10,000 people are estimated to be trapped under the debris of collapsed structures across the Gaza Strip.
”We do not have the means to reach them,” the spokesman said, highlighting a severe operational challenge. The Civil Defense is reportedly facing a significant shortage of heavy equipment, which is essential for safely navigating and removing the massive amounts of rubble left by the conflict.
In addition to the struggle to recover bodies and search for survivors, the spokesman pointed to another critical and immediate threat to civilians: remnants of war and explosive materials.
These unexploded ordinances and hazardous materials “pose a significant threat to people’s lives” as residents attempt to return to their homes and clear damaged areas.
The desperate appeal for assistance and equipment underscores the immense logistical and humanitarian challenge facing aid and rescue organizations as the territory transitions from active conflict to recovery.
The vast number of people reportedly trapped under rubble suggests that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza will continue to deepen in the weeks and months ahead.
