The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the return of four coffins containing the bodies of Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas through the Red Cross. According to Mediaplusng.com, the bodies arrived from southern Gaza and include Shiri Bibas’ two children, Ariel and Kfir, as well as Oded Lifshitz. The IDF held a solemn military ceremony in Gaza before the transfer, where the coffins were draped with Israeli flags as a mark of honor. The remains have been moved to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine in Israel for proper identification.
Family members of the victims have been notified, with authorities emphasizing privacy and respect during this sensitive process. Personnel from the IDF and Israel’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, accompanied the transfer, offering prayers and military honors in memory of the deceased. Mediaplusng.com reports that the government has urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information until forensic results are finalized. This development comes as part of the ongoing ceasefire arrangements aimed at returning the remains of hostages and maintaining humanitarian cooperation between both sides.
