Authorities in Gaza have called for an investigation into grave human rights violations in Israeli prisons, citing signs of torture and abuse on the bodies of deceased Palestinian captives returned by Israel.

Out of the 150 bodies released by Israel so far, "most arrived in deplorable condition, showing evidence of field executions and systematic torture," according to Gaza's media office.

Several bodies showed visible signs of torture, while one body arrived with a rope around the neck and hands tied to the back. Some bodies had missing limbs or teeth, while some appeared to have been burned, the Gaza Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

"The bodies we received were bound like animals, blindfolded, and bore horrific signs of torture and burns that reveal the extent of the crimes committe

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