Israeli officials have protested to the mediators of the hostage release and ceasefire deal after Hamas handed over a body that was not Shiri Bibas or any other captive, in a violation of the agreement. The military is bracing for Saturday's releases to go ahead as planned, with the government yet to comment on how it will respond to Hamas's failure to return Shiri Bibas.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-said-to-lodge-protest-with-mediators-as-it-demands-hamas-free-shiri-bibas/
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