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Israel detains remains of 53 Palestinians from Jerusalem since 1967
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The Palestinian Information Center Muatta said Israeli authorities have held the bodies of 53 martyrs from Jerusalem in detention since 1967, continuing a longstanding practice of withholding Palestinian remains, Shehab Wire reported. The center characterized the detention policy as part of a broader strategy targeting Palestinians killed during the conflict spanning decades.
The withholding of bodies has emerged as a contentious issue between Israeli authorities and Palestinian families. Relatives have sought the return of remains to conduct burials according to Islamic tradition and religious law. The practice has drawn criticism from Palestinian officials and human rights advocates who view it as collective punishment and a violation of international humanitarian standards governing the treatment of the deceased.
