After Israel accused Hamas of returning the wrong body—mistakenly identified as an Israeli hostage, Shiri Bibas, instead of an unknown woman—Hamas has now released what it claims is the correct remains. The body arrived in Israel early Saturday and will be identified through forensic examination. Hamas explained that the mix-up was likely caused by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza that led to Bibas’ death in November 2023.
The incident has raised concerns about the future of the ceasefire, with Israel expressing outrage. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “ensure that Hamas pays the full price,” though the Bibas family has rejected any notion of “revenge,” instead blaming the Israeli government for their losses. Vedika Bahl has more.