Israel returns fighter’s body after 12 years
Remains of several Palestinian fighters returned to families in move considered a goodwill gesture to aid peace process.
Published On 20 Jan 2014
The Israeli government has handed the remains of a Palestinian fighter to his family, almost 12 years after he died.
Majdi Khanfar was killed during a Palestinian uprising known as the second intifada.
The return of Khanfar’s body and the remains of other fighters are considered a goodwill gesture to US-driven attempts to restart talks between Israel and the Palestinians.
Al Jazeera’s Atia Abawi reports from Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
Source: Al Jazeera