A Gaza hospital has reported that the bodies of 45 Palestinian detainees handed over by Israel show signs of torture.
The bodies were delivered on Tuesday via the International Committee of the Red Cross under the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Hospital representatives told the Associated Press that many of the dead had their hands bound, and it is not known when or under what circumstances they died.
According to the same source, a total of 450 bodies of Palestinian detainees are expected to be returned to Gaza from Israel.
Total of 450 Palestinian detainee bodies expected to be returned
Palestinians who have been released in previous exchanges have reported beatings, inadequate food and deprivation of medical care in Israeli prisons, the Guardian reports.
A UN report published in 2024 stated that since 7 October 2023, thousands of Palestinians have been held without trial in Israel, often shackled, blindfolded, deprived of food and water and subjected to “humiliating treatment”.
Israel denies allegations, says it follows international law
Israel denies these allegations, maintaining that it follows international law rules for the treatment of detainees and that any violations by prison staff are investigated.
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