The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it has facilitated the transfer of 15 Palestinian bodies from Israel to Gaza under the ongoing US-brokered ceasefire arrangement, bringing the total number handed over to 165. In a statement on Tuesday, the humanitarian group said Gaza health authorities confirmed receiving the remains.
Under the terms of the ceasefire deal, Israel is expected to return 15 Palestinian bodies for every deceased Israeli handed over. The latest exchange follows Israel’s confirmation on Monday that Hamas had released the body of the 13th Israeli hostage.