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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Delegation requests for Karnataka HC Bench in coastal districts, hands petition to Chief Justice
Udupi: A delegation of the High Court Bench Struggle Committee met and submitted a petition to the Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru at the Circuit House urging the opening of a High Court Bench in the coastal belt as well as a Mobile High Court Bench in Mangaluru.
MLC and convener of the Committee Ivan D’Souza, who spoke to the Chief Justice on the occasion, explained that the people of the coastal belt find it difficult to travel to Bengaluru to fight a petition in the High Court. The problem only aggravated during monsoon. D’Souza added that there was a delay in clearing the cases of Udupi, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu districts, which was causing further inconvenience to the people.
The MLC, who pointed out that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had also shown his preference for establishing a High Court Bench in the coastal region, requested for an approval to establish a Mobile High Court Bench first.
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Responding to this request, Chief Justice Bakhru assured to take action on the request as soon as possible.
The delegation included Mangalore Bar Association President Raghavendra HV, Dakshina Kannada Principal Government Pleader MP Noronha, General Secretary Sridhar H, Udupi Bar Association President Reynold Praveen Kumar, General Secretary Chandrashekhar Shetty, Vice-president Devadas V Shettigar and Brahmavar Bar Association President Kadoor Praveen Shetty.
