""It is an unfolding legal crisis," said Ahmed Masoud, head of the legal department at the Palestinian Center for the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared. "Thousands of cases now sit in a legal gray zone.""
"Research suggests the problem is widespread. The Palestine Reporting Lab, in collaboration with the Institute for Social and Economic Progress, estimates that more than 51,000 people may have gone missing at some point since October 2023, with roughly 14,000 to 15,000 still unaccounted for."
"According to ISEP, over two fifths-42.9 percent-of households with a missing person say they have struggled to obtain a death certificate. Roughly the same percentage report that the missing person was the family's main breadwinner."
In Gaza, the process of registering a death has deteriorated significantly due to ongoing conflict and displacement. Families are unable to confirm the status of missing relatives, leading to a legal crisis. Research indicates that over 51,000 individuals may have gone missing since October 2023, with around 14,000 to 15,000 still unaccounted for. Many households report difficulties in obtaining death certificates, particularly when the missing person was the primary breadwinner, complicating access to financial resources and legal rights.
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