Satellite imagery confirms the complete destruction of the Gaza War Cemetery, the final resting place for 22 Canadian peacekeepers who served in the 1960s. Analysis by CBC’s visual investigations team indicates the use of explosives and heavy machinery in the cemetery’s demolition. The peacekeepers died while serving with the United Nations Emergency Force. Family members of the deceased are now calling for the recovery and repatriation of their loved ones’ remains to Canada. The extent of damage raises questions about the possibility of recovering the remains at all. The cemetery had been maintained for decades despite regional conflicts, serving as a memorial to the Canadian soldiers. This incident has prompted grief and outrage among the families and calls for investigation.
