Hamas returns remains of Shiri Bibas to Israel after previous transfer error

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Hamas reportedly returned the remains of Shiri Bibas to Israel after a previous transfer was found to contain an unidentified body. The Red Cross handed over a coffin to Israeli authorities for identification. Bibas' two children, Ariel and Kfir, were confirmed dead, having been killed by Hamas. Their mother was abducted during the October 7, 2023 attack, and her body was not returned as expected. The situation has caused outrage in Israel, with officials condemning Hamas for its actions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Hamas will face consequences for not returning Bibas' body.


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