InternationalWednesday, 5 August 2026·The Hindu - International
Gaza 2026: 112 bodies recovered from 2023 strike, mass funeral highlights war toll and ceasefire impact
On August 4, 2026, Palestinians held a mass funeral for 112 bodies recovered from a November 22, 2023 Israeli strike in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 4, 2026, Palestinians in Gaza City held a mass funeral for 112 bodies recovered from a November 22, 2023 Israeli strike in the Sabra neighbourhood, where more than 300 people had been killed.
Key specifics
- August 4, 2026: the mass funeral was held in Gaza City.
- 112 bodies were recovered over the weekend, including 40 children, according to Civil Defence.
- November 22, 2023: more than 300 people were killed in the Sabra neighbourhood strike.
- 157 bodies are still reported missing, according to the rescue agency.
- The Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.
Exam lens
International affairs, Gaza war timeline, 2023 strike, 2026 recovery of 112 bodies, 40 children, 157 missing — TNPSC may frame questions on conflict chronology, casualty figures and ceasefire-linked recovery efforts.