Gaza recovers 200 martyrs from under the rubble, 20,000 remain missing
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Around 200 martyrs were recovered in Gaza as 20,000 remain missing and UNRWA reports nearly total displacement and 80% destruction from the Israeli war.
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Displaced Palestinians ride on trucks loaded with belongings and wave Egyptian and Palestinian flags as they travel along the coastal road near Wadi Gaza in the central Gaza Strip on October 11, 2025. (AP)
The bodies of approximately 200 martyrs have been recovered from various areas across the Gaza Strip, most of them in Gaza City, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent. The victims were killed in what Palestinians have described as a genocidal war waged by the Israeli occupation.
At the same time, an estimated 20,000 people remain missing, with rescue teams and civilians continuing to search under rubble in areas heavily bombed during the occupation’s military campaign.
Widespread destruction as displaced residents return
Despite the destruction, Gaza residents continue to return to what remains of their homes, two years after the beginning of the aggression. Entire neighborhoods lie in ruins, with basic infrastructure decimated by the war.
UNRWA: Nearly entire population displaced, 80% of buildings damaged
In a statement on Saturday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said the war had displaced nearly all of Gaza’s population, with many families forced to flee multiple times due to continuous attacks.
“Approximately 80% of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged,” UNRWA confirmed, adding that almost all of its facilities have also sustained significant damage.
The agency’s update paints a bleak picture of the humanitarian crisis, with severe shortages of food, water, medical care, and shelter compounding the suffering of those still trapped in the besieged territory.
85% of Khan Younis destroyed, City struggles under massive ruin
The Khan Younis Municipality announced on Saturday that 85% of the city has been destroyed as a result of the Israeli genocide, with an estimated 400,000 tons of rubble requiring removal from streets and neighborhoods.
Speaking at a press conference, the mayor of Khan Younis detailed the scale of devastation, noting that 300 kilometers of water networks have been completely destroyed, while 75% of the city’s sewage system has sustained severe damage, worsening both health and environmental conditions for residents.
The municipality is also grappling with an accumulation of over 350,000 tons of waste, a crisis compounded by severely limited resources and increasingly hazardous working conditions.
The mayor reported that only nine municipal teams are currently operational, working to clear blocked roads and critical access points. However, he emphasized that their efforts are at risk of stalling due to a shortage of diesel fuel.
He further stressed the urgent need for modern machinery capable of clearing rubble and heavy debris, as well as new power generators to replace those that have been destroyed or rendered inoperable during the attacks.
