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Israel identifies remains of child hostages but says another body from Hamas was not their mother

By MELANIE LIDMAN, JOSEF FEDERMAN AND WAFAA SHURAFA - Feb 20, 2025, 11:05 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 20, 2025, 11:05 PM EST

The Israeli military says the remains of two child hostages have been identified but another body released by Hamas was not the boys’ mother

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday it had positively identified the remains of two young hostages but another body released by Hamas under a ceasefire deal was not the boys’ mother as the militant group had promised.

The revelation was a shocking twist in the saga surrounding the Bibas family, who have become global symbols of the plight of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and threw the future of the fragile ceasefire into question.

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“This is a violation of utmost severity by the Hamas terrorist organization,” the army said in a statement.

During the monthlong ceasefire, Hamas has been releasing living hostages in exchange hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Thursday’s release marked the first time the group has returned the remains of dead hostages.

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