Hamas claims to return hostages' remains but Israel disputes identity

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Hamas claimed to have returned the remains of four hostages, including Shiri Bibas and her two children. However, Israel's forensic testing revealed that one of the bodies was not Bibas, raising concerns about the ongoing truce and hostage negotiations. Israel confirmed that three of the returned bodies belonged to Oded Lifshitz and the Bibas children, who were reportedly killed by their captors. This situation has intensified scrutiny on Hamas's claims regarding the hostages. The incident highlights the fragile nature of the current agreement between Hamas and Israel, which involves the exchange of hostages for prisoners. The discrepancy in the returned remains has further complicated the already tense relations.


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