Israel has strongly denied Hamas’ assertion that one of the bodies released on Tuesday was a slain soldier captured last year, insisting no such details exists.

Outrage erupted in Israel early Wednesday when Israeli forensic analysts determined that one of the four bodies released by Hamas did not match any of the individuals kidnapped on October 7, 2023 . The mismatch prompted accusations from Israel that Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement.

Hamas maintains IDF soldier claim

Hamas, however, claimed the body belonged to an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier captured and killed during a shootout in the Jabalia refugee camp in May 2024 — an incident disputed by Israel. The group released a video showing members carrying a bloodied body through a tunnel, with the deceased pictured in

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