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Yarden Bibas
Yarden Bibas' sister: 'Ever since the terrorists told him about Shiri and the children, he tried to understand'
After 484 days in captivity, Bibas was able to hug his sister Ofri, and his first question was about the fate of his wife and children; She talks about his condition, his consciousness, the hell he experienced and the struggle that will continue as long as Shiri, Ariel and Kfir are still in the Gaza Strip
Hagar Kochavi
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02.12.25
Yarden Bibas discharged from hospital, says won't heal as long as family remains in Gaza
Former hostage completes medical evaluations as wife Shiri and sons Ariel and Kfir remain in captivity; family says Yarden committed to fighting for return of his loved ones and feels a deep duty to ensure no one is left behind
Lior Ohana
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02.10.25
'My light is still there': Freed hostage Yarden Bibas' first message since return
Yarden Bibas, in first statement since release, asks the Israeli people to stay united and push for the return of all remaining captives including his family members whose fate remains uncertain
Yael Ciechanover
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02.07.25
Israel awaits names of next hostages set for release under cease-fire deal
Delegation to head to Qatar to continue talks with mediators on finalizing current phase; Israel pushes for return of Shiri Bibas and her sons
Itamar Eichner, Ilana Curiel
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02.07.25
After 15 months of captivity, Bibas family still awaits reunion
As Yarden reacclimates to life, his family have no answers to offer him about the fate of his wife Shiri and two sons, Kfir and Ariel; Members of the Bibas family now demand answers from the government
Meir Turgeman
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02.04.25
Yarden Bibas' family speaks: 'He has lost a lot of weight, but he is strong. We continue to fight for Shiri, Ariel and Kfir'
A day after his release from captivity, Yarden Bibas' family thanks the people of Israel for the support and concern: "Yarden is here and finally air is entering his lungs. He has lost weight, but feels good and his physical condition is normal." Among the 79 hostages that remain in Gaza are his wife, Shiri, and children, Kfir and Ariel - and the fear for their lives is great; 'Respect our privacy, allow us the time and peace we need'
Lior Ohana
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02.02.25
The hunger, the fear and the fight to stay alive: Freed hostages reveal Gaza’s hell
Held for over 15 months in tunnels, safe houses and UNRWA facilities—some in isolation—hostages endured starvation, injuries and psychological terror; some were locked in cages, others forced to work; many learned Arabic, some managed to read, write and observe Shabbat
Ynet correspondents
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02.02.25
For Yarden Bibas, it's not a happy ending. It's not even the end.
Opinion: The stories of freed hostages Ofer Calderon and Keith Siegel are closed, but Yarden Bibas' remains open; His return does not close the circle, but instead perpetuates his being open. Almost in an instant, he went from being the one who was expected to the one who himself is expecting
Nir Tsadok
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02.02.25
Keith thought his son had been murdered, then heard his voice on radio; Yarden and Ofer suffered physical and mental abuse
The three hostages released Saturday spoke of appalling conditions including lack of food and frequent moves to new hiding places; Keith was forced to eat meat despite being a vegetarian; and Yarden Bibas, who learned Arabic in captivity, was imprisoned in a cage with Ofer Calderon and was subjected to physical and mental abuse.
Yael Ciechanover, Gal Ganot
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02.01.25
Yarden Bibas returns to ‘unbearable reality,’ says family – Inside his recovery plan
Freed hostage Yarden Bibas arrives at Sheba Medical Center, where he saw his mother for the first time; amid fears for his wife and sons still in captivity, his family urges: 'A quarter of our heart is back—respect his privacy'
Yael Ciechanover, Hagar Kochavi
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02.01.25
'The fact that Kfir Bibas is kidnapped reflects a reality that could endanger every Jewish baby'
Rising antisemitism shakes Diaspora Jews, exposing deep divisions over Israel and its policies; As American Jewry's Golden Age fades, many face tough choices about their identity and future; where do we go from here? 5 key trends shaping the Jewish world
Yaniv Pohoryles
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02.01.25
Tears of joy: Ofer sees his kids, Yarden hugs his father and Keith lands in Israel
Ofer Calderon lands at Sheba Medical Center, greeted by cheering friends and family; Yarden Bibas reunites with his father and sister in emotional embrace; Keith Siegel returns to Israel as his wife watches his release: 'He looks good!'
Ynet correspondents
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02.01.25
Mixed emotions as Yarden Bibas freed—his wife and sons still in Gaza
Family vows to keep fighting for Shiri Bibas and her two sons amid growing fears for their fate, while pledging full support for Yarden’s long road to recovery
Yael Ciechanover, Roni Green Shaulov, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ohana
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02.01.25
Under pressure: Hamas avoids chaos in latest hostage releases after Israeli protests
After Israeli outrage, Saturday hostage releases proceed smoothly with Gaza crowds kept at bay; Yarden Bibas, Ofer Calderon and Keith Siegel are back in Israel
Einav Halabi
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02.01.25
The returning hostages: Yarden alone, Ofer’s fight for his life and Keith finally home
Yarden returns without his family, Ofer asked his daughter to fight for him, Keith will finally be united with his wife Aviva; these are their stories
Yael Ciechanover, Itamar Eichner
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02.01.25
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