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Thousands of families in Gaza are desperately searching for relatives missing since the war began, with fates unknown and no clear accounting of the disappeared. Many are feared buried under rubble, while others vanished during Israeli military operations, with some potentially detained. The International Commission on Missing Persons highlights the immense challenge of identifying remains and the restrictions on essential resources like DNA testing. The lack of transparency from Israeli authorities compounds the anguish for families seeking closure and the return of their loved ones.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.