Summary
Israel has returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to the International Committee of the Red Cross as part of a swap deal to recover the final Israeli captive. This exchange is a part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Hamas and includes a transition plan for governance in Gaza. The situation remains tense with humanitarian challenges and long-standing issues concerning Palestinian detainees in Israel.
Key Facts
- Israel exchanged 15 Palestinian bodies for the final remains of an Israeli captive.
- This event is connected to a ceasefire agreement in place since October 10.
- All Israeli captives held in Gaza have now been returned.
- Thousands of Palestinians remain in Israeli prisons, with many held without charges.
- Reports indicate significant deaths and abuses of Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody.
- The Gaza Health Ministry reports nearly 70,000 Palestinian deaths since the conflict began.
- The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is expected to reopen as part of the ceasefire.
- A committee of Palestinian technocrats is set to govern Gaza under a plan led by US President Donald Trump.
