Gaza authorities report torture, missing organs on Palestinian bodies returned by Israel
Gaza City: Authorities in Gaza have called for an urgent investigation into alleged human rights violations in Israeli custody, following the return of Palestinian bodies showing signs of torture and abuse.
Out of 150 bodies released by Israel so far, Gaza’s media office stated that “most arrived in deplorable condition, showing evidence of field executions and systematic torture.” Several bodies bore visible injuries, including missing limbs or teeth, burns, and bound hands. One body reportedly had a rope around the neck with hands tied behind the back.
Dr. Munir al-Bursh, director-general of Gaza’s Health Ministry, described the condition of the returned bodies: “They were bound like animals, blindfolded, and bore horrific signs of torture and burns. These people did not die naturally; they were executed after being restrained. They were kept in the occupation’s refrigerators for long months.”
The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor corroborated these findings, stating that many Palestinians were killed in Israeli custody. Their report cited hanging marks, rope imprints, injuries from close-range gunfire, plastic restraints on hands and feet, blindfolds, fractures, burns, and deep wounds. Some bodies were reportedly crushed under tank tracks.
“The available evidence reveals a horrifying pattern of field executions and systematic torture, suggesting a deliberate policy aimed at inflicting maximum physical and psychological suffering,” the Geneva-based organization said.
Gaza authorities also reported that several bodies had missing organs, including eyes, corneas, and other internal organs. Ismail Thawabta, director of Gaza’s government media office, described the alleged acts as a “barbaric crime” and urged the international community and human rights organizations to form an immediate investigation committee to hold Israel accountable.
The Israeli military has not responded to the allegations.
Israel has previously faced accusations of illegally holding Palestinian bodies and using their organs in medical research. Euro-Med Monitor claims Israel systematically holds the corpses of Palestinians and is one of the world’s largest hubs for illegal organ trade under the guise of security measures, in violation of international law.
Photos from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis show the bodies of deceased Palestinians, previously held by Israel during the conflict, lying in plastic bags on the floor following their release on Oct. 15, 2025.
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NEET student hangs self in Rajasthan's Sikar
Jaipur (PTI): A student preparing for the NEET examination allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in a rented room in Rajasthan's Sikar on Friday, police said.
According to the police, the student allegedly hanged himself from a ceiling fan using his sister's scarf while one sister was attending coaching classes and the other was in the bathroom.
He had appeared in the NEET UG exam 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak, they said.
Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar said that the deceased, identified as Pradeep Meghwal, was a resident of Kanika ki Dhani village in Jhunjhunu's Gudha Gaudji area.
He had been living in a rented room in Sikar's Jaldhari Nagar area with his two sisters while preparing for NEET over the last three years.
His elder sister later found him hanging and informed the landlord and police after bringing him down, officials said.
The SHO said the body was kept at SK Hospital mortuary, and a postmortem had not been conducted.
The student's father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that Pradeep's NEET examination had gone well and the family was expecting him to score around 650 marks.
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot expressed grief over the incident and linked it to anxiety among students after reports of irregularities and paper leaks in NEET 2026.
Pilot said repeated paper leak incidents and cancellation of examinations were affecting students' mental health and demanded a time-bound investigation and strict action against those responsible.
