Human remains believed to be those of hostage Shiri Bibas were returned by Hamas to Israel, two days after initially returning the wrong body. Bibas, along with her two children, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, were abducted in a Hamas attack in October 2023. The remains of the children and an elderly man were confirmed, but Bibas’ body turned out to be someone else. The incident caused outrage in Israel, with accusations from Israeli officials. Hamas claimed it was a mistake and blamed Israeli airstrikes for mixing up the remains.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Hamas for the mix-up and called it a cynical act. The IDF confirmed that Bibas and her children were brutally murdered in captivity, with the children reportedly killed with bare hands. Hamas denied these claims, insisting that they were killed in an Israeli airstrike.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed support for the Bibas family and shared in their grief upon the identification of Shiri’s remains. The group represents families of those held by Hamas and has been advocating for their return. The IDF is reviewing reports of a new body being released and continues to be in contact with the Bibas family.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, as well as the tragic consequences of conflict on innocent civilians. The return of Shiri Bibas’ remains marks the end of uncertainty and pain for her family, who will now have closure after over 500 days of anguish.
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