Israel Confirms Discrepancy in Returned Remains of Shiri Bibas Amid Ceasefire Tensions with Hamas
Israel demands the return of Shiri Bibas' body from Hamas, after remains handed over were identified as not hers, escalating ceasefire negotiations.
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The development follows Israel’s demand for the return of Bibas’ body after discrepancies were found in a previous transfer on Thursday.
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Israel earlier accused Hamas of breaking the terms of the ceasefire deal after forensic testing showed the remains of Shiri Bibas had not been handed back on Thursday.
Israel checking Hamas claims new body handed to Red Cross is Shiri Bibas
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The mother of slain Ariel, 4, and 10-month-old Kfir, was supposed to be among four bodies returned to the Jewish state by the terror organization Thursday, but Israel instead was given an “anonymous, unidentified” corpse that sparked outrage and led to questions if a cease-fire would exist much longer between the two sides.
Purported body of Shiri Bibas en route to Israel day after Hamas failed to deliver her remains
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On Friday, the Israeli Ministry of Health said that doctors and laboratories with the National Center for Forensic Medicine were now preparing to identify the latest body with “speed and sensitivity.”
Israel preparing to receive body said to be Shiri Bibas
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The exchange comes as Israeli officials reveal new details about the brutal killings of Bibas’ two young children in captivity.
Israel, US warn Hamas after it parades children's coffins, returns wrong body
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The most recent outside attempt to help the interim government regain control – a ‘multinational security support mission’ led by Kenyan troops – is underfunded and struggling after a spate of gang massacres killed more than 350 people.
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Summary
Hamas claimed to have returned the body of Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross, but Israeli authorities confirmed the remains do not match her. Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the act as a violation of ceasefire terms, asserting that the remains of her children, Ariel and Kfir, had been confirmed as murdered while in captivity. As tensions rise between Israel and Hamas, families of other hostages are urging for the continuation of the ceasefire talks to secure the release of remaining captives. The Israeli government is preparing to conduct forensic tests on the new body handed over, as negotiations remain stalled.
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