Netanyahu Condemns Hamas for Hostage Mix-Up

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned Hamas for failing to return the body of Shiri Bibas, a mother taken hostage along with her two sons, during a ceasefire agreement. Instead, Hamas returned the bodies of Bibas's children and another hostage, while the fourth coffin contained the remains of a Gazan woman, not Bibas. Netanyahu vowed that Hamas would 'pay the full price' for this 'cruel and vicious violation' of the ceasefire, a sentiment echoed by a U.S. envoy warning of severe consequences if all hostages are not returned. Hamas claims the mix-up was an error and denies retaining bodies intentionally, while Israel holds them accountable for the deaths of the hostages. The incident has further strained the fragile ceasefire, with upcoming exchanges of hostages anticipated.