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(NewsNation) — After an individuality mix-up successful Hamas' hostage merchandise earlier this week, Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas' assemblage has returned to her family, according to Israeli authorities.
Forensic officials confirmed the remains were hers Saturday morning.
“For 16 months we sought certainty, and present that it’s here, it brings nary comfort, though we anticipation it marks the opening of closure,” the household said, per the Associated Press.
Hamas turned implicit the bodies of 4 hostages to Israel, 1 of whom was said to beryllium Bibas, a parent whose sons besides died successful captivity. But Israel discovered the body was not Bibas.
That assemblage remains unidentified but is believed to beryllium to a Palestinian woman. Two of the bodies were Bibas' 2 children, Ariel and Kfir, who were 4 years aged and 9 months old, respectively, astatine the clip of their Oct. 7, 2023, abduction. The 4th idiosyncratic was Oded Lifshitz, 83.
Hamas has released hostages each week since the ceasefire deal with Israel took effect connected Jan. 19. On Saturday, six surviving hostages volition beryllium freed. This is the last captive speech successful the archetypal signifier of the three-part ceasefire.
Monday marked the 500th time of the war.
