Israel is withholding the bodies of about 1,700 Palestinians for potential use in future exchange deals, despite no Israeli captive being held by Hamas, according to Haaretz.

Israel is holding the bodies of hundreds of Palestinians for bargaining purposes, even though there are currently no Israelis being held hostage by Palestinian groups.

Israel is withholding the bodies of about 1,700 Palestinians for potential use in future exchange deals, despite no Israeli captive being held by Hamas, according to Haaretz.