Israeli military confirms remains of two children identified but mother remains unidentified

The Israeli military announced that the remains of two children, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, were identified, but the body thought to be their mother, Shiri, did not match any hostages and remains unidentified. The military accused Hamas of violating a ceasefire by not returning all deceased hostages as agreed. The family of hostage Oded Lifshitz confirmed his body was identified. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate against Hamas following the release of the remains. Public mourning occurred in Tel Aviv, with President Isaac Herzog expressing national grief.