The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the body recently received from Hamas is not that of Shiri Bibas, emphasising that this constitutes a violation of the "utmost severity" by the terrorist organisation.
The legislation, which was approved without opposition, builds on a 2017 amendment that barred providing visas and travel permits to individuals or organizations advocating boycotts of Israel.
Netanyahu said that he believes the plan presented by the US President Donald Trump is the only plan that can work to enable a different future for the people of Gaza, Israel and the surrounding areas.
The PM assured that Israel has been preparing for their return and "along with their families, will assist in their rehabilitation after a long and excruciating period of captivity".
In a statement shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump noted that Hamas has released three hostages, including a US citizen and added that they appear to be in good shape.
Hamas informed Israel regarding the identity of three hostages slated to be released through Egyptian and Qatari mediators, having backed down from its threat on Thursday to delay the next release of captives.
While speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the India-Israel Business Forum event in New Delhi on Tuesday, Barkat said, "Hamas is a terror organisation, the jihadists. Their goal is destruction of the state of Israel and the jihadist by the way, are not only considering jews and Israe