Israel's retention of Palestinian bodies: A silent 'hostage-taking'
- Posted on February 10, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Israel's retention of Palestinian bodies: A silent 'hostage-taking'

More than 670 bodies of West Bank residents have been confiscated by Israel for years, in violation of international law. Their families hope that the return of all the bodies of Israelis held in Gaza by Hamas will prompt the Israeli authorities to soften their stance.