section_path: Violations and deviations by Palestinian militant groups/During release process/Incorrect individual release
section_name: Incorrect individual release
paragraph_text: Incorrect individual release
  
  On 20 February, Hamas pledged to return the body of Shiri Bibas. However, upon receiving the body, Israeli forensic examination determined that it did not belong to Shiri Bibas and did not match any other Israeli female hostage held by Hamas. In response, Israel stated: "This is a very serious violation by the Hamas terrorist organization, which is required by the agreement to return four dead hostages. We demand that Hamas return Shiri home, along with all of our hostages". Hamas released the correct body the following day, arguing the delay was due to a mixup of bodies under the rubble of an Israeli airstrike.