Israel's military has denied allegations that its soldiers buried hundreds of Palestinian bodies in Gaza.

South Africa has urged for investigations following the discovery of mass graves at two prominent hospitals in war-torn Gaza. The bodies were found at Al-Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital in Gaza City, and the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, the second-largest.

South Africa's Department of International Relations expressed shock at the findings and emphasized the need for investigations to ensure justice and accountability, as reported by public broadcaster SABC.

Israel's army has denied allegations that its troops buried hundreds of Palestinian bodies in Gaza.

Israel's ongoing disregard for International Court of Justice rulings to cease genocidal acts and ensure humanitarian assistance to Gaza civilians is highlighted by South Africa's statement.

Throughout the conflict, Israel has persistently targeted medical facilities in Gaza, alleging Hamas' use of these sites as command centers and for holding hostages abducted on October 7. Hamas refutes these allegations.

Despite international law protections, hospitals in Gaza have faced repeated Israeli bombardments during the more than six months of conflict.