The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has acknowledged looking into claims that a body purported to be that of Shiri Bibas was handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas. This comes after earlier forensic investigations indicated that a different body, which Hamas claimed to be Bibas, was not hers.
Claims of Shiri Bibas' Body Returned to Red Cross Under Investigation by Israel
Claims of Shiri Bibas' Body Returned to Red Cross Under Investigation by Israel
Israel is currently verifying reports about the potential return of hostage Shiri Bibas’ body from Hamas to the Red Cross.
The IDF is in ongoing contact with the Bibas family, with spokesperson Lt Col Nadav Shoshani emphasizing the need for responsible journalism regarding the sensitive nature of the case. The Israeli National Centre for Forensic Medicine is set to conduct further identification tests on the body in question, as reported by Israel's Channel 12 news outlet.
The developments occur amidst heightened tensions and conflict in the region, notably following the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that took place on October 7, 2023, which resulted in Bibas being kidnapped along with her two children. The situation continues to unfold, with both humanitarian and political implications stemming from the hostage crisis and broader conflict.
The developments occur amidst heightened tensions and conflict in the region, notably following the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that took place on October 7, 2023, which resulted in Bibas being kidnapped along with her two children. The situation continues to unfold, with both humanitarian and political implications stemming from the hostage crisis and broader conflict.
