Israel releases bodies of 45 Palestinian prisoners

Israeli authorities on Monday released the bodies of 45 Palestinian prisoners being held by the Israeli side, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. The Red Cross team transported the bodies to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis.

Israel’s prime minister’s office confirmed that the bodies of three deceased Israeli captives have been handed over via the Red Cross and returned to Israel.

Under the ceasefire terms, Israel was required to return the bodies of 45 Palestinians held in its custody, 15 for each Israeli captive received.