The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has said it has handed over the remains of Israeli prisoner Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross, but Israeli authorities have yet to confirm the claim.
Shiri Bivas was one of the Israeli citizens captured during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. She was captured inside Gaza with her husband, Yadan Bivas, and two children, Kefir and Ariel Bivas.
Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, claimed that Shiri Bibas and her family members were killed in an Israeli military operation. They said the remains had been handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross so that they could be handed over to Israeli authorities.
However, the Israeli army or government has not yet confirmed the veracity of this claim. They are verifying the details in this regard.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a major attack in southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and capturing about 250. In response, Israel launched a massive military operation in Gaza, which has been ongoing for several months and has resulted in many casualties.
Hamas and Israel have been holding ceasefire talks, but no solution has been reached. Israel has repeatedly said it will continue its offensive in Gaza until it destroys Hamas's military capabilities. Hamas, on the other hand, is calling for a ceasefire on its terms.
The international community is waiting for more information about the fate of Shiri Bivas and her family members. Israeli authorities are expected to quickly verify the authenticity of these claims and provide an official response.
