UN envoy warns of possible deeper findings beneath rubble
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated that lifting hundreds of bodies from beneath the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza raises concerns about the possible perpetration of war crimes, especially with entire families of victims consisting of women and children. He confirmed that these recovery operations have revived reports suggesting that Israeli strikes on residential buildings and civilian sites may have violated international humanitarian law. The widespread destruction in Gaza has resulted in an accumulation of approximately 61 million tons of rubble, which could take seven years to clear. Since November 2025, more than 630 bodies have been recovered, with thousands still trapped under the debris. Meanwhile, the United Nations accuses Israel of continuing the destruction without regard for the deceased, amidst mutual accusations between Palestinians and Israelis regarding responsibilities and violations. Türk called for allowing international investigators access to gather evidence and demanded the entry of heavy machinery to assist in rubble removal, in line with the need to investigate the conduct of the parties involved during the conflict.
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