Hamas Considers Possible Mistake in Hostage Body Release

Hamas announced it would investigate the potential mix-up of human remains after the Israeli military reported that a released body did not belong to any known hostages. The group's statement was supported by comments from Ismail Al-Thawabta, the director of the group's Gaza government media office.

Hamas announced on Friday its intentions to investigate a possible error in the release of a body believed to be a hostage, a claim disputed by the Israeli military.

The military stated that the released body did not match any of the hostages currently held in Gaza.

Hamas's statement was in line with remarks from Ismail Al-Thawabta, the director of the Gaza government media office.