Palestinians recover bodies and survey destruction after Israeli withdrawal
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>Search and rescue teams in Gaza recovered at least 35 bodies of <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/palestine" target="_blank">Palestinians</a> killed by <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> forces in the early hours following the military’s withdrawal from most urban areas on Friday morning.</p>
<p>The majority of the bodies were found in Gaza City, which had been the focus of intensified Israeli air strikes in recent weeks.</p>
<p>After troops pulled back from parts of the city, residents reported widespread destruction across entire residential blocks.</p>
<p>Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Palestinian Civil Defence in Gaza, described “massive destruction” across the besieged enclave during on-ground inspections.</p>
<p>He warned that ordnance and explosive robots remain in the area, urging civilians to stay clear of such objects as they pose a serious danger to life.</p>
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