Human remains believed to be those of hostage Shiri Bibas were returned to Israel by Hamas, her family confirmed on Saturday. Bibas, along with her two children and an elderly person, were abducted by Hamas in 2023. The remains of Bibas’ children and the elderly person were identified earlier, but the body thought to be Bibas turned out to be someone else, causing outrage among Israeli officials.
Hamas claimed that Bibas and her children were killed in an Israeli airstrike, while the IDF stated that the children were killed in captivity by Hamas. The return of Bibas’ remains came after a mix-up where a different body was initially returned by Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of being cynical and failing to return Bibas properly.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed their support for the Bibas family and shared in their grief over the loss of Shiri. The group emphasized the 505 days of uncertainty and pain that the family endured during Bibas’ captivity. The IDF is reviewing reports of the new remains being released and communicating with the Bibas family.
The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, with accusations of violence and deceit being traded on both sides. The return of Bibas’ remains brings some closure for her family, but questions remain about the circumstances of her death.
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