Even in death, Palestinians are still denied dignity

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Amal Abu SeifJanuary 28, 2026 at 07:26 PM

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In January 2026, Israeli forces retrieved the body of Ran Gvili, who died on October 7, 2023, from a Palestinian graveyard in northern Gaza. The operation, hailed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, resulted in the death of four Palestinians and the desecration of hundreds of graves. Palestinians are now left to recover and rebury the remains of their loved ones. The article states that the desecration of graves violates the Geneva Convention and constitutes collective punishment against Palestinians. It also notes that this is not the first instance of Israel attacking and desecrating Palestinian cemeteries, with at least 16 cemeteries reportedly desecrated since the start of the war, allegedly under the justification that Hamas was using them for military purposes.

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Key Player Opposition Context

CNN 40% Hamas 50% Geneva Convention 60% Gaza Strip 70% Benjamin Netanyahu 70% Palestinians ×380% Gaza ×480% Ran Gvili ×290% Israel ×590%

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palestinian graves 100% grave desecration 90% gaza 80% israeli military operation 80% collective punishment 70% dignity in death 60% geneva convention 60% international law 60% palestinian cemeteries 50% ran gvili 40%