GAZA, Nov. 3 — Gaza health authorities said Monday that they have received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel through the International Committee of the Red Cross.
This brings the total number of bodies received from Israel since the ceasefire in October to 270, according to a statement issued by the authorities.
They added that local medical teams are continuing to handle the bodies according to established medical procedures and protocols, in preparation for completing the examination, documentation, and handover to the families.
Since the ceasefire came into effect on Oct. 10, Hamas has released 20 living Israeli captives and handed over 20 bodies, while Israel has released 250 Palestinian prisoners serving long sentences and 1,718 prisoners arrested in Gaza after Oct. 7, 2023.
Under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, the first phase of the truce in Gaza includes partial Israeli troop withdrawals, the exchange of hostages and prisoners, and a significant increase in aid deliveries to the enclave. (Xinhua)
