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אליה כהן, עומר שם טוב, הישאם א-סייד, אברה מנגיסטו, עומר ונקרט, טל שהם

Six hostages set for release Saturday as Israel weighs response to Hamas deal breach

Security officials mulling retaliatory measures for terror group's failure to return the body of Shiri Bibas, mother of Kfir and Ariel - who the IDF says were brutally murdered while in captivity

Yoav Zitun | 02.21.25

Mujahideen Brigades: The fringe terror group behind murder of Bibas children

Radical Salafi organization operated independently in Gaza for over two decades; faction falsely claims Bibas family was killed in Israeli airstrike, though intel confirms execution while in captivity

Einav Halabi | 02.21.25

Israel: Failure to return Shiri Bibas - gross violation of cease-fire

Despite breach, Jerusalem says next phase of hostage deal to continue as planned, with six living hostages to be released on Saturday

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 02.21.25

Argentine lawmaker condemns 'silence' over Hamas' treatment of Bibas children

Sabrina Ajmechet's criticism follows images of Hamas and other terrorist groups staging a 'ceremony' for hostage bodies before their transfer to Israel

Ynet | 02.20.25

A social media post grieving the loss of the red-haired Bibas boys and their mom Shiri

Social media painted orange in tribute to redheaded Bibas children

Bodies of Kfir and Ariel Bibas, their mother Shiri and Oded Lifshitz returned to Israel, ending hopes for family's rescue and leaving Israelis heartbroken

Daniela Ginzburg | 02.20.25

Yarden Bibas defies Hamas, fights for his wife and children’s fate

Despite claims his wife and children killed, ex-hostage clings to hope, inspiring those around him; other freed hostages, like Eli Sharabi, face devastating realities, while families demand urgent action to bring all remaining hostages home without delay

Ynet correspondents | 02.17.25

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 02.02.25

קולאז' 13 חטופים שחזרו הביתה מפגש ראשוני עם המשפחה

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 | 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 | 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 | 02.01.25

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