Gaza’s Search for Loved Ones Stalls | Calgary News

Families in Gaza are digging through rubble with bare hands as they desperately search for loved ones buried beneath tons of debris, but the lack of heavy equipment like excavators is crippling rescue efforts. Only a handful of machines — many damaged or running on expensive fuel — are available, and spare parts are nearly impossible to find. Volunteers from the Palestinian Civil Defence say excavators were even targeted during the conflict, while international aid struggles to get machinery and supplies into Gaza due to restrictions. With thousands still missing and the scale of destruction overwhelming, even the few working machines can’t make a dent — it’s a slow, heartbreaking slog that could take years to complete. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2765d08e8b1731d8