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Thousands Missing in Gaza Amid Ongoing Airstrikes

10/8/2025

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Families Search Missing

In Gaza, families like Mohammad al-Najjar search for missing relatives as thousands remain unaccounted since December 2023.
Israeli airstrikes have displaced nearly all residents and left many buried under rubble.
About 6,000 are believed trapped under debris, with 3,600 missing.
International bodies accuse Israel of genocide, a claim it denies.

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Israel Gathers for Unity

Thousands gather in Israel two years after Hamas' attack, highlighting divisions over Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Peace talks in Egypt between Israel and Hamas focus on a ceasefire and hostages.
In Gaza, humanitarian crisis deepens as Israeli actions cause thousands of deaths and destruction.
Regional tensions rise as Iran and its allies engage in significant military actions beyond Gaza.

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Historical Context

The 2014 Gaza War, initiated by Israel on July 8, resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian deaths and significant destruction, displacing around 100,000 people. The conflict stemmed from escalating tensions following the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers. The humanitarian crisis continues today, with thousands missing and international calls for peace negotiations amid accusations of genocide against Israel, highlighting the ongoing cycle of violence in the region.

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Families Search Missing

In Gaza, families like Mohammad al-Najjar search for missing relatives as thousands remain unaccounted since December 2023.
Israeli airstrikes have displaced nearly all residents and left many buried under rubble.
About 6,000 are believed trapped under debris, with 3,600 missing.
International bodies accuse Israel of genocide, a claim it denies.

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