Palestinians held a collective funeral in Deir al-Balah for 54 unidentified people whose bodies were returned from Israel, the Palestinian Civil Defense said. During the ceremony, the Nasser Medical Complex reported Israel handed over the bodies of 30 more Palestinian prisoners, bringing total returns to 165, according to Gaza’s government media office. The transfers are part of President Trump’s 20‑point peace plan, which sets remains-for-remains and future prisoner-release terms. Gaza authorities alleged signs of abuse on some bodies; the Israeli military denied torture. Thirteen Israelis’ bodies remain in Gaza; two hostages were recently identified.

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