On September 25, Israeli forces returned a shipping container to Gaza containing the decomposed bodies of 88 Palestinians, raising significant concerns about the treatment of the deceased.

The Gaza Health Ministry has refused to accept the bodies until Israel provides identifying information, including names, times of death, and locations of abduction.

The bodies were returned without any identification or details regarding how, when, or where the individuals were killed, leading to further outrage.

Reports indicate that the container was left in a public street in Khan Yunis, posing health risks and showing a lack of respect for the deceased and their families.

Gaza's Government Media Office condemned the shipment as an 'inhumane and criminal move,' emphasizing the need for proper treatment of the deceased.

International Humanitarian Law mandates that bodies of individuals who die in conflict must be treated with dignity and properly handled, a principle that has been violated in this case.

The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has called for an international investigation into Israel's actions, citing potential violations of international humanitarian law.

The International Committee of the Red Cross highlighted that families have the right to know about their loved ones and to conduct respectful burials, which is being undermined in this situation.

In response to the ongoing crisis, Gaza health officials have established a committee to manage the situation and ensure the bodies are handled properly.

This incident is not isolated; Israel has previously returned unidentified bodies of Palestinians under similar circumstances, including over 80 bodies in August.

Palestinian officials have condemned the act as disrespectful and have urged international organizations to take action against such violations.

The ongoing conflict has resulted in nearly 41,500 Palestinian deaths and over 96,000 injuries, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.