Beirut, Lebanon—The Disaster Risk Management Unit has confirmed that recovery operations are continuing in the hardest-hit zones of southern Lebanon. Teams are working in dangerous conditions to retrieve remains from sites of previous bombardments. Many of these areas were inaccessible until the recent shift in military activity allowed for brief windows of entry.

The recovery process is painstakingly slow. Sites are often unstable, with the danger of secondary collapses requiring structural engineers to clear the path before searchers can proceed. Each location requires a full site survey to ensure the safety of the recovery crews.

These teams are uncovering the human cost of the sustained military campaign in the region. The remains are being transported to regional morgues for identification. This is a difficult task given the level of destruction and the displacement of family members who might otherwise provide identification.

Officials from the Disaster Risk Management Unit noted that the scope of the recovery effort is massive. Thousands of structures were damaged or destroyed in the intense periods of shelling earlier this month. The unit is coordinating with local authorities to ensure that all sites are accounted for.

The work is taking a significant toll on the search teams themselves. They are frequently exposed to the threat of renewed strikes while working in the ruins. They operate under a fragile sense of safety that can vanish if fighting breaks out nearby.

Local communities are providing support where possible, often assisting the teams with logistics or information regarding who may have been in specific buildings during the strikes. The emotional weight of the work is evident among both the crews and the families waiting for word.

International agencies are providing technical guidance on site management and identification procedures. However, the sheer volume of debris and the continued lack of secure access remain the primary bottlenecks. The process will likely take several weeks to complete.

The Disaster Risk Management Unit has warned that the final death toll may continue to rise as more sites are cleared. The focus remains on dignity and closure for the families involved, despite the overwhelming physical and environmental challenges.