Body Initially Believed to Be Hostage Shiri Bibas Has Been Confirmed Not to Be Her; Sons’ Remains Identified – One America News Network
OAN Staff Sophia Flores
4:05 PM – Thursday, February 20, 2025
After conducting a forensic examination, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the body thought to be that of Shiri Bibas, a hostage taken by Hamas, is not hers, nor is it the body of any other hostage.
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In contrast, the remains of her two sons, the youngest victims abducted by the terrorist group, have been positively identified.
Experts at Abu Kabir, who conducted the identification, reported that Israel’s intelligence agency has forensic evidence indicating that the young boys were “brutally murdered” by the terrorists in November 2023.
Shiri’s eldest son, Ariel, was only 4 years old, while her other son, Kfir, was just 10 months old at the time of their deaths.
“This constitutes a severe violation by the Hamas terrorist organization, which is obligated under the agreement to return four deceased hostages,” states the IDF. “We demand that Hamas return Shiri along with all of our hostages.”
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Bibas family during this challenging time and will continue to exert every effort to bring Shiri and all hostages home as quickly as possible,” the IDF added.
This update follows the recent return of the bodies of Shiri, Ariel, Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz, 84, to Israel as part of a hostage exchange.
This is an ongoing story. Please check back for updates.
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