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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

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 | 02.01.25

'The fact that Kfir Bibas is kidnapped reflects a reality that could endanger every Jewish baby'

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Yaniv Pohoryles | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 02.01.25

Israeli American hostage Keith Siegel joins IDF forces in Gaza

Ofer Calderon and Yarden Bibas released after 484 days in Gaza captivity; Keith Siegel freed in separate event; Hamas once again set up a staged platform, as seen in previous releases

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 02.01.25

Yarden Bibas to be released while wife and children remain in Gaza captivity

Yarden Bibas is included in the latest list of hostages set to be freed, however, his wife, Shiri, and their two young children are still in captivity with no information about their well-being; IDF says there are 'grave concerns' for Shiri and the children’s safety

Yael Ciechanover | 01.31.25

Israel presses Hamas for answers on fate of Shiri Bibas and her children

Jerusalem demands clear, official answers on fate of Shiri Bibas and her children, Ariel and Kfir, abducted on October 7; her husband, Yarden Bibas, kidnapped separately, expected to be released in future exchange

Itamar Eichner | 01.29.25

Former hostage says she was held with Yarden Bibas in Hamas tunnels

Adina Moshe says she saw Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon in cages in the Hamas tunnel and spoke with them several times

Ynetnews | 09.12.24

Who will save Ariel, still a hostage on his 5th birthday?

Ariel Bibas's aunt, Ofri, appeals to the prime minister to sign a deal to release her two nephews and their parents along with the other 111 hostages, and tells Ariel on his 5th birthday that he is a hero

Ofri Bibas Levi | 08.05.24

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