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News in English (USA) / 21.10.2025 / 13:00

Ongoing Conflict in Gaza Leads to Rising Death Toll and Controversial Body Returns

Gaza authorities report a staggering death toll surpassing 68,000 as violence continues, with the latest Israeli bombardments resulting in numerous fatalities, including 45 Palestinians killed in a single day. Amid the conflict, at least 135 mutilated and disfigured bodies have been reported as held in an Israeli jail, raising concerns of torture and mistreatment. Aid to Gaza remains limited, and the identities of over 100 bodies returned by Israel under a ceasefire agreement remain uncertain. The situation is exacerbated by accusations from Hamas stating that Israel has executed Palestinian prisoners during ceasefire breaches. As the search for missing individuals intensifies, families in Gaza face immense challenges in identifying remains, which reportedly show signs of execution and organ theft. The ongoing humanitarian crisis has prompted calls for international investigations into the treatment of Palestinians amidst this volatile conflict.
The Guardian, BBC, CNN, NBC News, Haaretz, Mondoweiss, The Times of Israel, The New Arab, news.cgtn.com, Middle East Eye