Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including mother and young sons
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Hamas has transferred the bodies of four Israeli hostages, which includes Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, to the International Committee of the Red Cross. The family became emblematic of the hostage crisis during the Gaza conflict. Their remains will undergo forensic testing in Israel for identification. The handover occurred amid a staged ceremony in Gaza, marked by large crowds and a warning from Hamas about the consequences of continuing hostilities. There is heightened sensitivity from Israeli media regarding coverage of the event to honor the families' grief.
Hamas has handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two young sons, now confirming their tragic fate in the ongoing conflict.
The bodies, believed to be those of Shiri Bibas and her children, Ariel and Kfir, were handed over during a staged ceremony in Gaza amid marked escalation.
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