
Israel has confirmed the identities of two of the deceased individuals returned by Hamas on Thursday as Ariel and Kfir Bibas. However, DNA tests have revealed that the third body, believed to be their mother Shiri, does not match her DNA profile nor that of any other missing Israeli hostage.
The Israeli military has stated that both forensic evidence and intelligence indicate that the boys were victims of murder. This development has added further complexity to the already tragic situation surrounding the return of the bodies by Hamas.