Israel claims returned body from Hamas is not Shiri Bibas as identified

Israel's military has stated that one of the four bodies returned by Hamas is not the person claimed. While the bodies of Oded Lifshitz and two young brothers, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, were correctly identified, the body of their mother, Shiri, was found to be someone else. Forensic tests indicated that the boys were likely murdered in November 2023. Israel's military described the return of the unidentified body as a serious violation by Hamas and demanded the return of Shiri along with all other hostages. The boys' father, Yarden Bibas, was released by Hamas in January 2025 after spending 484 days in captivity. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and issues surrounding hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas.