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News in English (USA) / 20.02.2025 / 20:00

Hamas Returns Bodies of Slain Israeli Hostages Amid Rising Tensions

In a tragic turn of events, Hamas has returned the bodies of four Israeli hostages, which reportedly include Shiri Bibas and her two young children, Kfir and Ariel Bibas. The handover, accompanied by a macabre ceremony in Gaza, has drawn significant outrage from Israel, which condemned the act as a propaganda stunt, with claims that Hamas placed propaganda materials in the coffins. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed deep sorrow and vowed to take revenge, stating that the nation’s hearts are torn as they honor the deceased. The return of the bodies, described as a part of a broader hostage release effort, has sparked discussions on the brutality of these actions and the moral complexities surrounding the ongoing conflict.
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