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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Five suspects held for alleged murder of Congress activist Ganesh Gowda in Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru: Five activists of BJP and Bajrang Dal were arrested by the Sakharayapatna Police for alleged murder of Congress activist and Sakharayapatna Gram Panchayat member Ganesh Gowda (38) on Friday night, following a fight over a banner.
Three of the arrested men, Sanjay, Bhushan and Mithun, are known to be BJP members.
An argument broke out between two groups in Sakharayapatna of Kadur taluk two days ago regarding a banner for observation of ‘Datta Jayanti’. The argument continued and intensified into a fight on Friday night near a bar in the village. Shortly later, at around 10:30 pm, a group of eight miscreants on motorbikes is learned to have stopped Gowda, who was traveling in a car on the Kalmurudeshwara Mutt Road and attacked him with lethal weapons.
A seriously injured Gowda reportedly died on the spot.
One of the suspects, Sanjay, was also injured in the attack and is being treated at the Chikkamagaluru Mallegowda District Hospital.
Sakharayapatna Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Chikkamagaluru Superintendent of Police Vikram Amte has said that, as precautionary measure, security has been beefed up in the village.
“While four special teams have been formed for investigation, five of the suspects have already been taken into custody. We are still probing the incident,” he added.
