JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday (Feb 21) Israel would make Hamas pay for failing to release the body of hostage Shiri Bibas as agreed.

"We will act with determination to bring Shiri home along with all our hostages —&nbsp;both living and dead —and ensure Hamas pays the full price for this cruel and evil violation of the agreement," he said in a video statement.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, Feb 16, 2025. 

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JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday (Feb 21) Israel would make Hamas pay for failing to release the body of hostage Shiri Bibas as agreed. "We will act with determination to bring Shiri home along with all our hostages — both living and dead —and ensure Hamas pays the full price for this cruel and evil...

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas