Hamas released a body on Friday they claimed belonged to Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas, sparking outrage after it was revealed to be a misidentification. The incident has thrown the fragile Gaza ceasefire into uncertainty, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing retaliation. 🔥
Four bodies were handed over Thursday under the ceasefire deal—including Shiri’s two sons, Kfir and Ariel, and another hostage—but forensic teams confirmed the fourth body was not Shiri. Hamas spokesperson Basem Naim called it an \"unfortunate mistake,\" blaming Israeli airstrikes for mixing bodies in the rubble. 💔
Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating the agreement, declaring that Israel would \"ensure Hamas pays the full price\" while continuing efforts to recover all hostages. Tensions flared further as both sides traded blame for the deaths of Shiri and her children. Hamas claims they died in an Israeli strike, while Israel alleges militants killed the boys \"with their bare hands.\" 🤯
The U.N. Human Rights Office urged investigations into the deaths, emphasizing the return of remains as a \"basic humanitarian goal.\" The situation highlights the shaky truce brokered by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt—raising questions about its future. ⚖️
