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Source: Israel to hand over more Palestinian bodies after Gvili’s return
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Israel will hand over at least 15 bodies to Gaza’s Health Ministry after the IDF locates the body of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, a source with knowledge of the details tells The Times of Israel.
In the past, transfers of Palestinian bodies have usually taken place the day after bodies are received by Israel, but that has to be confirmed.
The ratio of Palestinians bodies handed over for every hostage body returned is usually 15:1, but as Gvili is the final slain hostage, Israel might hand over more.
The Prime Minister’s Office does not respond to requests for confirmation.
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