Israel Conducts Exhumation of Gaza Graves in Search for Hostages

Israeli forces have exhumed and removed bodies from a cemetery in Gaza, claiming it is part of a search for hostages seized by Hamas during a terror attack. The IDF stated that the bodies were removed to identify potential hostages and that the process is conducted with respect for the deceased. However, the intentional attack on a cemetery could potentially be considered a war crime under international law. The operation has caused damage to the cemetery and nearby hospital compound, sparking panic among local residents and sheltering individuals. Israel believes that 132 hostages, both alive and dead, are still in Gaza.