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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Rupee falls 9 paise to all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai (PTI): Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows.
Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front.
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low of 90.58 against the greenback, registering a fall of 9 paise over its previous close.
On Friday, the rupee had slipped 17 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.49 against the American currency.
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.05 per cent lower at 98.35.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.52 per cent at USD 61.44 per barrel in futures trade.
On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share benchmark index Sensex was trading 298.86 points lower at 84,968.80, while the Nifty was down 121.40 points at 25,925.55.
Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth Rs 1,114.22 crore on Friday, according to exchange data.
"FPIs continue to be in selling mode in equity and debt while RBI has been selling dollars to fund their long positions," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP.
