Gaza Strip, June 15 -- Thousands of Palestinians believed to be buried beneath the rubble in Gaza may never be identified unless recovery operations are accelerated, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned.

According to The Guardian, ongoing efforts to recover bodies are being hampered by restricted access to heavy machinery, while the passage of time is increasing the risk of losing crucial evidence needed for identification.

Race against time

Pat Griffiths, the ICRC spokesperson in Jerusalem, said delays in recovering remains could significantly complicate efforts to establish victims' identities.

"The longer it takes for human remains to be recovered, the more difficult it can be to identify them," Griffiths ...