IDF Confirms Not All Bodies Returned by Hamas

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the body returned by Hamas was not that of Shiri Bibas, but confirmed the identification of her two young children, Ariel and Kfir, who were killed in captivity. The IDF condemned Hamas for this 'very serious violation' of the hostage handover agreement, emphasizing the obligation to return Shiri along with the children's remains. Israeli officials expressed outrage, with Israel's Ambassador to the UN condemning the act as an affront to moral values. Shiri Bibas and her children had become symbolic figures in the conflict following the October 7 attacks, with Shiri's husband being released from captivity earlier this month. The situation continues to escalate, as IDF has been ordered to intensify operations in the West Bank in response to recent violence. The Israeli government and public are mourning the loss while demanding accountability from Hamas.