Shiri Bibas’s physique has been returned to Israel after Hamas turned over the wrong body on Thursday.
The physique handed over by Hamas on Friday has been recognized as that of Shiri Bibas, in keeping with an announcement from her household.
“Final night time, our Shiri was returned dwelling,” the household mentioned of their assertion, which additionally confirmed that the identification was made by Israel’s Institute of Forensic Drugs.
The announcement follows Hamas’ earlier declare that they’d transferred her physique to the Purple Cross.
“Shiri was a beautiful mom to Ariel and Kfir, a loving accomplice to Yarden, a faithful sister and aunt, and a tremendous good friend.On this troublesome hour, we proceed to demand and name for the instant return of the remaining hostages nonetheless in captivity. There isn’t a extra necessary aim. There might be no rehabilitation with out them,” the household assertion continued.
Bibas, her husband and two younger youngsters have been taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.
This undated picture offered by Hostages Household Discussion board exhibits Shiri Bibas, who was kidnapped and dropped at Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023.
Hostages Household Discussion board through AP
Hamas mentioned it had handed over the stays of 4 deceased Israeli hostages on Thursday: 32-year-old Shiri Bibas; her two youngsters — Ariel Bibas, 4, and Kfir Bibas, 8 1/2 months — and 84-year-old Oded Lifshitz.
After conducting a forensic evaluation, Israeli officers positively recognized three of the returned our bodies as Lifshitz and the Bibas youngsters however mentioned the fourth was not that of their mom nor every other hostage, in keeping with the Israel Protection Forces.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed “revenge” over the return of an incorrect physique.
