Palestinians demand return of 1,700 bodies held by Israel

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Palestinians demand return of 1,700 bodies held by Israel

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Palestinians demand return of 1,700 bodies held by Israel

Hundreds of Palestinians held vigils across the occupied West Bank demanding the return of Palestinian bodies held by Israel, and information on missing people. The National Campaign to Retrieve Martyrs’ Bodies estimates more than 1,700 bodies are being held.

Published On 26 Aug 2026

26 Aug 2026

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