Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed retaliation after Hamas mistakenly released the wrong body in a ceasefire agreement, raising concerns over the fragile truce.

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• Israeli PM Netanyahu vows revenge after a body released by Hamas was not that of Shiri Bibas, as promised.
• The body turned out to be an unidentified woman from Gaza, not the Israeli mother of two, sparking anger and disbelief.
• Hamas released four bodies on February 20, 2025, including Shiri’s two sons and Oded Lifshitz’s remains, but made the mistake with Shiri’s body.
• Netanyahu condemned the violation as “cruel and malicious” and demanded accountability from Hamas.
• Hamas announced it would review the mix-up, suggesting Israeli bombings may have caused confusion in identifying remains.
• The incident jeopardizes the already fragile ceasefire, with six more hostages set to be released on February 22, 2025.
• The Bibas family, especially Shiri’s husband Yarden, was notified of the error, and Israel remains determined to bring Shiri home.
• Hamas rejected Netanyahu’s threats, stating it had complied with the ceasefire and calling for the return of the unidentified body.
• The ceasefire has led to the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with the mistaken release being a significant breach.
• The mistake has turned the Bibas family into global symbols of the ongoing hostilities and the toll on Israeli hostages.