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Bodies of dozens of Palestinians received from Israel: Red Cross

Our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic are reporting that the Red Cross has received the bodies of dozens of Palestinians and has transported them to the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian bodies returned by Israel blindfolded, signs of possible ‘field executions’

Some of the Palestinians’ bodies handed over by Israeli forces on Tuesday were blindfolded and handcuffed, medical sources tell Al Jazeera.

According to these sources, there are signs that several individuals may have been subjected to “field executions”.

Additionally, tank tracks were found on the bodies, suggesting that some may have been run over by Israeli vehicles.

Israel releases 45 more bodies of imprisoned Palestinians

Israel has handed over the bodies of 45 more Palestinians through the International Committee of the Red Cross, bringing the total number returned to 90, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Medical teams are continuing to examine, document, and prepare the bodies for delivery to families “in line with approved medical procedures and protocols”, it said.

Some of the Palestinian bodies handed over by Israeli forces on Tuesday were blindfolded and handcuffed, indicating “field executions” may have taken place, medical sources told Al Jazeera.


Gaza’s death toll rises to 67,938 as more bodies recovered: Health Ministry

The bodies of 25 people, including 16 recovered from the enclave and one person who died from their wounds, have arrived at Gaza’s hospitals in the past 24 hours, along with 35 wounded people, the enclave’s Health Ministry says.

Since the war began in October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed at least 67,938 people and wounded 170,169 across the enclave.

The ministry’s daily statistical report on Telegram noted that a number of victims remain under the rubble as ambulance and Civil Defence teams are still unable to reach them.