The morning brought forensic confirmation that Kfir and Ariel Bibas were murdered by Hamas in November 2023. After Hamas initially provided a Gazan woman's body instead of Shiri Bibas's remains, IDF spokesperson revealed the children were killed by bare hands, not gunfire as previously claimed.
By afternoon, Hamas attempted damage control, claiming Shiri's remains were mixed with others due to IDF strikes. Trump expressed shock at Hamas's "ceremony" with the bodies, while indicating support for any Israeli response. Despite the violations, preparations continued for tomorrow's exchange of six living hostages.
Evening saw Hamas transfer another coffin to the Red Cross, claiming it contained Shiri's remains. The development echoed yesterday's deception, with Israeli officials expressing cautious skepticism while coordinating transfer to forensics.