Netanyahu says Hamas released body of Gazan woman, not Israeli hostage

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a body released by Hamas was that of a Gazan woman, not Shiri Bibas, whose two sons' remains were returned. This misidentification is seen as a violation of the ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu criticized the handover, calling it a "cruel and malicious violation." He stated that Hamas would face consequences for this action. The ceasefire has paused fighting in Gaza for over 15 months. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the identities of the returned bodies, including Oded Lifshitz, who was abducted during the initial Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.