1,500 bodies of Hamas militants recovered from Israeli territory, officials say

Israeli soldiers take position near the Israeli Gaza border (Oren Ziv/AP/PA)

About 1,500 bodies of Hamas militants were found in Israeli territory, military officials have said.

Israeli spokesperson Richard Hecht said the military had largely gained control in the country’s south and “restored full control” over the border on the fourth day of fighting following an unprecedented surprise attack.