GAZA, October 18, 2025 (WAFA) – Hospitals in the Gaza Strip reported today that the remains of 15 Palestinians have been handed over by the Israeli occupation through the International Committee of the Red Cross, bringing the total number of bodies received to 135.

Medical teams continue to handle the bodies in accordance with established medical procedures and protocols in preparation for examination, documentation, and eventual handover to the families for burial.

Several of the bodies showed signs of abuse, including handcuffing, blindfolding, and severe beating, while many appeared mutilated or missing organs, according to the same sources.

So far, the identities of only seven individuals have been confirmed by their relatives, since the majority of the bodies and remains received were mutilated.

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