Hamas Blames Hostage Body “Mix Up” On Israeli Bombing, Bibas Family Say Want Shiri Back, Not Revenge

Israeli officials accused Hamas of murdering two child hostages, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, with their bare hands, contradicting Hamas’s claim that they died in an airstrike. Their bodies were among four handed over to the Red Cross on Feb. 20. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed justice, while Hamas admitted a possible mix-up of bodies. Meanwhile, Hamas confirmed it would release six hostages on March 1 in a prisoner swap. The incident has intensified tensions amid the ongoing ceasefire negotiations. n18oc_crux