„The search for human remains is obviously an even bigger challenge than having the people alive being released. That‘s a massive challenge,“ ICRC spokesperson Christian Cardon said at a Geneva press briefing, adding it could take days or weeks.
„I think there is clearly a risk that that will take much more time. What we are telling the parties is that that should be their top priority,“ he said on Tuesday.
The Geneva-based ICRC said it is providing an additional 23 staff, body bags and refrigerated vehicles to ensure the deceased are handled with respect and dignity within Gaza, which was reduced to widespread ruins by the war.