Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Hebron to demand the release of the bodies of individuals killed in conflict, but the rally was dispersed by Israeli forces using tear gas, resulting in several cases of suffocation. The demonstration took place at Ibn Rushd Square and sought to draw attention to the ongoing retention of 726 bodies by Israel, including those of children, prisoners, and women, since the occupation of Palestinian territories in 1967. Organizers called on human rights organizations and the United Nations to intervene and help secure the release of the bodies. The rally follows a similar protest in Ramallah last week, where dozens of Palestinians were injured during a crackdown by Israeli forces.