IDF: Bodies of Kfir and Ariel Bibas identified, additional body is not of Shiri Bibas

<p>The IAF on Thursday night struck crossing points in the area of the Lebanon-Syria border used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in attempts to smuggle weapons into Lebanese territory, said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.</p><p>"These activities constitute a blatant violation of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon. The IDF continues to operate to remove any threat to the State of Israel and will operate to prevent any attempt by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to rebuild its forces."</p>

Officials in the IDF stated that the body of the anonymous woman was examined multiple times. She reportedly arrived wearing clothing and in a condition that clearly indicated she was not Shiri Bibas.The IDF attempted to perform DNA matches with all the other Israeli female hostages held by Hamas, and there was no match to any of them.

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United States Envoy for Hostages Adam Boehler responds harshly to Hamas' decision to return an anonymous body instead of that of hostages Shiri Bibas, warns, 'they're going to face total annihilation right now' if they don't release hostages.

<p>European Parliament President Roberta Metsola responded: "With heavy hearts, the world witnessed the grotesque spectacle of Hamas parading the coffins of two babies, and an 85 year old peace activist, who were killed after they were brutally dragged from their homes and taken hostage. We now learn that the other body returned is not that of Shiri Bibas - the mother of the children."</p><p>"We will remember Ariel and Kfir Bibas - their innocence is seared into our collective humanity. We will remember Oded Lifshitz and what he stood for. I sat down with Oded's family last week - their resilience, strength of purpose and fortitude is remarkable.</p><p>"We grieve with you."</p>