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IBM Japan president to head Keizai Doyukai

IBM Japan Ltd. President Akio Yamaguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, after being named head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, a major Japanese business lobby known as Keizai Doyukai. The appointment, effective on Jan. 1, 2026, follows the resignation of former Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman Takeshi Niinami after a police probe over his purchase of certain supplements.

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IBM Japan president to head Keizai Doyukai

IBM Japan Ltd. President Akio Yamaguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, after being named head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, a major Japanese business lobby known as Keizai Doyukai. The appointment, effective on Jan. 1, 2026, follows the resignation of former Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman Takeshi Niinami after a police probe over his purchase of certain supplements.

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IBM Japan president to head Keizai Doyukai

IBM Japan Ltd. President Akio Yamaguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, after being named head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, a major Japanese business lobby known as Keizai Doyukai. The appointment, effective on Jan. 1, 2026, follows the resignation of former Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman Takeshi Niinami after a police probe over his purchase of certain supplements.

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IBM Japan president to head Keizai Doyukai

IBM Japan Ltd. President Akio Yamaguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, after being named head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, a major Japanese business lobby known as Keizai Doyukai. The appointment, effective on Jan. 1, 2026, follows the resignation of former Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman Takeshi Niinami after a police probe over his purchase of certain supplements.

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The Asia Pacific Senyar Tropical Cyclone Disaster Aftermath - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, Tropical Cyclone Senyar struck Menang Gini in Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, causing extensive devastation. The Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reports that the cyclone resulted in 1,016 fatalities across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, with an ongoing search for 212 missing individuals, including 36 in Aceh. The disaster has directly impacted over 3.3 million people, resulting in more than 1 million displacements. This event, alongside associated storms, marks one of the deadliest natural disasters in Southeast Asia for 2025, with total casualties estimated to exceed 2,370 across the region. This situation highlights the urgent need for regional cooperation in recovery and response efforts. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Asia Pacific Senyar Tropical Cyclone Disaster Aftermath - Indonesia

The Darul Mukhlisin Islamic Boarding School in Menang Gini Village, Aceh Tamiang, witnessed the ferocity of Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which struck the Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia. It hit on December 14, 2025, causing massive damage. According to data from the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), 1,016 people have died in three provinces (Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra). The Search and Rescue Team (Basarnas) continues to search for 212 missing people, 36 of whom are in Aceh. This disaster is estimated to have directly affected more than 3.3 million people, with a total of over 1 million people displaced across the three provinces. Tropical Cyclone Senyar and its associated storms make this disaster period one of the deadliest natural events in Southeast Asia in 2025. The cumulative death toll from Cyclone Senyar and associated storms (including in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka) is estimated to exceed 2,370. This figure demonstrates the scale and severity

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The Asia Pacific Senyar Tropical Cyclone Disaster Aftermath - Indonesia

The Darul Mukhlisin Islamic Boarding School in Menang Gini Village, Aceh Tamiang, witnessed the ferocity of Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which struck the Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia. It hit on December 14, 2025, causing massive damage. According to data from the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), 1,016 people have died in three provinces (Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra). The Search and Rescue Team (Basarnas) continues to search for 212 missing people, 36 of whom are in Aceh. This disaster is estimated to have directly affected more than 3.3 million people, with a total of over 1 million people displaced across the three provinces. Tropical Cyclone Senyar and its associated storms make this disaster period one of the deadliest natural events in Southeast Asia in 2025. The cumulative death toll from Cyclone Senyar and associated storms (including in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka) is estimated to exceed 2,370. This figure demonstrates the scale and severity

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The Asia Pacific Senyar Tropical Cyclone Disaster Aftermath - Indonesia

The Darul Mukhlisin Islamic Boarding School in Menang Gini Village, Aceh Tamiang, witnessed the ferocity of Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which struck the Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia. It hit on December 14, 2025, causing massive damage. According to data from the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), 1,016 people have died in three provinces (Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra). The Search and Rescue Team (Basarnas) continues to search for 212 missing people, 36 of whom are in Aceh. This disaster is estimated to have directly affected more than 3.3 million people, with a total of over 1 million people displaced across the three provinces. Tropical Cyclone Senyar and its associated storms make this disaster period one of the deadliest natural events in Southeast Asia in 2025. The cumulative death toll from Cyclone Senyar and associated storms (including in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka) is estimated to exceed 2,370. This figure demonstrates the scale and severity

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The Asia Pacific Senyar Tropical Cyclone Disaster Aftermath - Indonesia

The Darul Mukhlisin Islamic Boarding School in Menang Gini Village, Aceh Tamiang, witnessed the ferocity of Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which struck the Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia. It hit on December 14, 2025, causing massive damage. According to data from the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), 1,016 people have died in three provinces (Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra). The Search and Rescue Team (Basarnas) continues to search for 212 missing people, 36 of whom are in Aceh. This disaster is estimated to have directly affected more than 3.3 million people, with a total of over 1 million people displaced across the three provinces. Tropical Cyclone Senyar and its associated storms make this disaster period one of the deadliest natural events in Southeast Asia in 2025. The cumulative death toll from Cyclone Senyar and associated storms (including in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka) is estimated to exceed 2,370. This figure demonstrates the scale and severity

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The Asia Pacific Senyar Tropical Cyclone Disaster Aftermath - Indonesia

The Darul Mukhlisin Islamic Boarding School in Menang Gini Village, Aceh Tamiang, witnessed the ferocity of Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which struck the Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia. It hit on December 14, 2025, causing massive damage. According to data from the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), 1,016 people have died in three provinces (Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra). The Search and Rescue Team (Basarnas) continues to search for 212 missing people, 36 of whom are in Aceh. This disaster is estimated to have directly affected more than 3.3 million people, with a total of over 1 million people displaced across the three provinces. Tropical Cyclone Senyar and its associated storms make this disaster period one of the deadliest natural events in Southeast Asia in 2025. The cumulative death toll from Cyclone Senyar and associated storms (including in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka) is estimated to exceed 2,370. This figure demonstrates the scale and severity

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The Asia Pacific Senyar Tropical Cyclone Disaster Aftermath - Indonesia

The Darul Mukhlisin Islamic Boarding School in Menang Gini Village, Aceh Tamiang, witnessed the ferocity of Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which struck the Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia. It hit on December 14, 2025, causing massive damage. According to data from the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), 1,016 people have died in three provinces (Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra). The Search and Rescue Team (Basarnas) continues to search for 212 missing people, 36 of whom are in Aceh. This disaster is estimated to have directly affected more than 3.3 million people, with a total of over 1 million people displaced across the three provinces. Tropical Cyclone Senyar and its associated storms make this disaster period one of the deadliest natural events in Southeast Asia in 2025. The cumulative death toll from Cyclone Senyar and associated storms (including in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka) is estimated to exceed 2,370. This figure demonstrates the scale and severity

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2025 shows kiangs (Equus kiang) pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Guo Yu) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2025 shows kiangs (Equus kiang) pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2025 shows the scenery of the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Guo Yu) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Practice and Qualifying

W Hotel over the track on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Football: J League

Brazil great and former Kashima player Zico (C) celebrates with Antlers players after the team clinched their ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers head coach Toru Oniki is tossed in the air by his players after the team clinched their ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers head coach Toru Oniki (C) and his players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Football: J League

Kashima Antlers players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A cat sits on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A cat sits on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Women sit on a sidewalk along the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view shows the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud through a brick arch beneath Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the dried-up river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Workers with masks unload the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, from a refrigerated container on a truck in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

The bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, are placed in a refrigerated container on a truck in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A man holds paperwork as workers place the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Workers with masks unload the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, from a refrigerated container on a truck in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A loader lifts soil to cover the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds and placed in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A loader lifts soil to cover the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds and placed in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

The bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, are placed in a refrigerated container on a truck in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A man opens the door of a refrigerated container on a truck containing the bodies of Palestinian victims in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Graphic Content) Relatives of Palestinian victims sit on chairs as photos of the victims are displayed on a monitor for identification in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A view shows concrete blocks and plates bearing codes instead of names on a mass burial site for Palestinian victims in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Workers place the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Workers unload the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, from the bucket of a loader and place them in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A man opens the door of a refrigerated container on a truck containing the bodies of Palestinian victims in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A view shows concrete blocks and plates bearing codes instead of names on a mass burial site for Palestinian victims in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Palestinian workers stand near the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds and placed in a mass grave, to pay their respects in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Workers cover the graves of Palestinian victims with soil in a mass burial site in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Workers unload the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, from the bucket of a loader and place them in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Workers unload the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, from the bucket of a loader and place them in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A loader lifts soil to cover the bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds and placed in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A view shows concrete blocks and plates bearing codes instead of names on a mass burial site for Palestinian victims in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

The bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, are placed in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

A view shows concrete blocks and plates bearing codes instead of names on a mass burial site for Palestinian victims in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

The bodies of Palestinian victims, wrapped in white shrouds, are placed in a mass grave in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Workers cover the graves of Palestinian victims with soil in a mass burial site in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unidentified War Victims Buried In Gaza

Workers cover the graves of Palestinian victims with soil in a mass burial site in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on December 1, 2025. Palestinians gathered to bury the bodies of 15 detainees handed over by Israel after they died in custody during the war as part of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages and bodies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM