Thousands remain missing in Gaza following recent conflict, with many believed trapped under rubble or detained by Israeli authorities. Mothers like Fadwa al-Ghalban, who holds a photo of her son Mosaab in Muwasi along Gaza's southern coast, continue to wait for news.

Families often cling to the hope that their missing relatives might be prisoners. Reem Amin Youssef Fayad, whose son is missing, said, "Every now and then, whenever a prisoner was released, we would ask, 'Did you see my son? Did you hear his name?' Some said they had heard his name but had not seen him. Others said they had seen him. Between those who said they saw him and those who only heard his name, we remain in limbo."

Forensic workers face challenges identifying remains due to lack of access to DNA testing, with clothing and personal belongings insufficient for confirmation as many bodies arrive as cadavers.

On Thursday, Gaza authorities reported that four people, including two children, died in Israeli strikes on the territory. Since a ceasefire took effect in October, over 1,200 people have been killed in Gaza.

This ongoing search for the missing prolongs the agony for families seeking closure amid the aftermath of conflict.

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