Israel says Hamas returned "anonymous" body instead of Shiri Bibas in "violation" of deal
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Hamas transferred the bodies of Israeli hostages, including members of the Bibas family, to Israel, marking the first return since the October 7 attack. However, the IDF cast doubt on the identification of the bodies, stating that the body believed to be Shiri Bibas was not conclusively matched via DNA. Claims emerged suggesting the Bibas children were murdered in captivity, prompting calls for Hamas to fulfill its obligations. These developments occurred amid ongoing discussions about the complexity of future phases in the ceasefire deal, highlighting strategic challenges facing Israel.
Hamas' transfer of the Bibas family bodies marks a critical moment in the ceasefire deal, but discrepancies have raised significant concerns regarding their identification.
The IDF's findings suggest that the Bibas children were murdered in captivity, intensifying calls for Hamas to return all hostages.
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