"As the remains of Palestinians killed in Israeli bombardments or those who died in Israeli jails grow, authorities in Gaza are struggling to identify many, forced to resort to burying them in mass graves. Gaza's health authorities recently buried 38 unidentified bodies received from Israeli custody in what they have designated the Cemetery for the Unknown. Israel handed over the remains of 15 Palestinians to Gaza authorities on Monday as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire's body exchange arrangement."
"According to a medical source who spoke to the Wafa news agency, the Red Cross transferred the remains to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis. It was the 12th such exchange under the deal, with 315 bodies returned to Gaza so far. However, only 92 have been identified, with the process hampered by decomposition and insufficient forensic equipment. Wafa reported that most of the recovered remains showed evidence of torture."
Gaza authorities are increasingly unable to identify the remains of Palestinians killed in Israeli bombardments or deaths in Israeli jails, leading to mass burials. Gaza's health authorities buried 38 unidentified bodies received from Israeli custody in a Cemetery for the Unknown. Israel transferred 15 remains to Gaza under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire body-exchange; the Red Cross moved them to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis. Twelve exchanges have returned 315 bodies, but only 92 have been identified. Identification efforts are hindered by decomposition and lack of forensic equipment. Reports indicate most recovered remains show signs of torture. Over 69,000 Palestinians have died, with thousands missing under rubble.
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