In Jenin, the bodies of 11 individuals have remained unburied due to fears of Israeli snipers and ongoing conflict. As families wrestle with the anguish of their losses, they face obstacles even in accessing burial sites. Mahmoud al-Saadi highlights the precarious situation where families cannot find closure for their loved ones. Specific cases like that of Bassam Turkman illustrate the emotional turmoil of being forced from home while also struggling with the decision of where to lay the deceased to rest amid intense military presence.
Families are afraid to bury their loved ones in the camp cemetery because Israeli snipers are stationed on high buildings, Mahmoud al-Saadi, director of emergency services in Jenin, said on Monday.
Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid in Jenin on February 3, 2025, highlighting the impact of ongoing violence on the community, with strict restrictions on burial processes.
For 55-year-old Bassam Turkman, who lives in the refugee camp, the sudden death of his 60-year-old brother, Osama, was an insurmountable loss deepened by the torment of being unable to give him a proper burial.
We grew up believing that honouring the dead meant burying them quickly, he urged his family as uncertainty loomed over choosing a burial site for their loved one.
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