Human remains believed to be those of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas were returned by Hamas after initially releasing the wrong body. The remains were identified by the Bibas family and confirmed by the Institute of Forensic Medicine. The other bodies returned were of Bibas’ children and another captive, but the IDF stated the body initially believed to be Bibas was a different person. Hamas claimed the mix-up was a result of an Israeli airstrike. Israeli officials condemned the incident as a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Shiri Bibas and her children were abducted by Hamas in 2023, and the children were reportedly killed in captivity by the militants. The IDF spokesperson confirmed the children were killed brutally. Hamas denies these claims and insists the family died in an airstrike. The repatriation of Bibas’ remains brings an end to over 500 days of uncertainty and grief for her family.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Hamas for the mix-up, calling it a cynical act. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed their condolences to the Bibas family and pledged to support them. The IDF is reviewing reports of a new body being released. The return of Shiri Bibas’ remains marks a tragic end to a long period of suffering for her family.
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