Israel confirms body returned from Gaza is not Shiri Bibas as ceasefire faces new challenges

Israel announced that a body returned from Gaza was not that of Shiri Bibas, contradicting Hamas's claims. Forensic tests confirmed only the remains of her children, Ariel and Kfir. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hamas of a mix-up involving another woman's body. Hamas stated it is investigating the situation and remains committed to the ceasefire. The group called for the return of the mistakenly handed-over remains. The ceasefire faces uncertainty as negotiations for the next phase have not yet begun. Israel's military claimed Ariel and Kfir were murdered by Hamas, intensifying tensions. The ceasefire's future is unclear, with Israel demanding Hamas's disarmament, while public opinion favors the return of all hostages.