Netanyahu vows consequences for Hamas over Shiri Bibas body dispute
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Hamas will face consequences for not returning the body of Shiri Bibas, a hostage. He claimed that one of the bodies returned was not hers, causing outrage in Israel. Netanyahu's comments followed the return of four bodies, including two children, but the body of Bibas was not among them. Hamas claimed her remains were mixed with others after being buried in rubble from an Israeli airstrike. The Red Cross expressed concern over the handling of the hostage release. The situation has raised tensions regarding the fragile ceasefire, with Netanyahu ordering increased military operations in the West Bank amid ongoing violence.