The heartbreaking tale of 9-month-old Kfir and 4-yr-old Ariel Bibas, hostages whose bodies Hamas will release
1 month ago

The heartbreaking tale of 9-month-old Kfir and 4-yr-old Ariel Bibas, hostages whose bodies Hamas will release

Firstpost  

On Thursday,, there will be another hostage swap between Israel and Hamas. The two were the youngest — aged nine months and four years respectively — taken during the October 7, 2023 attack A person holds a placards as people gather to mark the second birthday of the youngest hostage in Gaza, Kfir Bibas, who was kidnapped during the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas alongside his mother, Shiri, and brother, Ariel in Tel Aviv. Shiri Bibas, who was 32 at the time, and her children – Ariel and Kfir – are among the four dead Israeli hostages whose bodies will be handed over by Hamas. On Tuesday, Hamas said it would release the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including Kfir and Ariel and their mother, Shiri Bibas. The Bibas family said in a statement: “In the past few hours, we have been in turmoil following Hamas spokesperson’s announcement about the planned return of our Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir this Thursday as part of the hostages’ remains release phase.

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What we know about the hostages still in Gaza
3 weeks, 3 days ago

What we know about the hostages still in Gaza

Hindustan Times  

More than 16 months after they were seized by militants during Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, uncertainty hangs over the fate of 24 people held in Gaza and presumed to be alive. What we know about the hostages still in Gaza Negotiations for a potential second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could secure their release as well …

Israeli former hostage recounts hearing, on his release, of wife and daughters’ deaths
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Israeli former hostage recounts hearing, on his release, of wife and daughters’ deaths

CNN  

CNN — An Israeli man who was held hostage by Hamas for 491 days has described how he was starved while in captivity and recalled the moment on his release from Gaza – when he found out his wife and daughters had been killed during the October 7, 2023 attacks. In an emotional televised interview that aired Thursday on Israeli …

Bodies of 4 Israeli hostages identified after Hamas returned them, group says
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bodies of 4 Israeli hostages identified after Hamas returned them, group says

Associated Press  

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire began Thursday, Egypt said, averting a collapse ahead of Saturday’s expiration of the agreement’s first phase. AP AUDIO: Egypt says negotiations between Israel and Hamas on next phase of Gaza ceasefire have begun AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Israel’s refusal to …

Hamas hands over bodies of Israelis as more Palestinian prisoners freed
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hamas hands over bodies of Israelis as more Palestinian prisoners freed

Deccan Chronicle  

Gaza City: The bodies of four Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas early Thursday, authorities confirmed, followed soon after by the return of another group of freed Palestinian prisoners to the occupied West Bank. They were supposed to have been freed last weekend, but Israel stopped the process following outrage over elaborate ceremonies Hamas had been holding to hand …

Hamas hands over bodies of 4 hostages as Israel releases hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hamas hands over bodies of 4 hostages as Israel releases hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

Firstpost  

Hamas handed over the bodies of four slain hostages to the Red Cross on Thursday, Thus, in response, Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Image: REUTERS Hamas handed over the bodies of four slain hostages to the Red Cross on Thursday, news agency AFP reported. “The four bodies were handed over a short while ago, and we are waiting …

Hamas hands over bodies of 4 more Israeli hostages under Gaza deal: Reports
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hamas hands over bodies of 4 more Israeli hostages under Gaza deal: Reports

India Today  

Hamas has handed over four bodies of Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza, an Israeli security source told news agency Reuters early on Thursday. At around the same time of transferring the bodies, a Red Cross convoy carrying dozens of released Palestinian prisoners left Israel’s Ofer prison, reports said. This handover completes both sides’ obligations under the ceasefire’s …

Israel confirms bodies of four hostages handed over by Hamas
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Israel confirms bodies of four hostages handed over by Hamas

ABC  

Hamas has handed over four bodies of Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza in exchange for Israel's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Israel's President Isaac Herzog said that the bodies of the four Israeli hostages Tsachi Idan, Itzhak Elgarat, Ohad Yahalomi and Shlomo Mantzur had been identified. The ceasefire's six-week first phase expires this weekend, with the …

The four dead Israeli Gaza hostages set for return
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The four dead Israeli Gaza hostages set for return

Hindustan Times  

Hamas is set to hand over the bodies of four hostages held in Gaza since its October 7, 2023, attack overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, in exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners. The four dead Israeli Gaza hostages set for return This marks the final swap under the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal that went into effect …

Hamas to return bodies of 4 slain hostages without public ceremony
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hamas to return bodies of 4 slain hostages without public ceremony

Firstpost  

Under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, Hamas has held public ceremonies to repatriate 24 live hostages to Israel, drawing condemnation from around the world, including from the United Nations Hamas members carry the coffin of an Israeli hostage before handing it over to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, February 20. Image: REUTERS Hamas will not …

‘Shut up’: Israeli PM Netanyahu faces Bibas family ire for sharing graphic details of murders
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Shut up’: Israeli PM Netanyahu faces Bibas family ire for sharing graphic details of murders

Firstpost  

Netanyahu reportedly shared gruesome details of the killing of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas as he held up their picture during a speech over the weekend A person holds a placards as people gather to mark the second birthday of the youngest hostage in Gaza, Kfir Bibas, who was kidnapped during the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas alongside …

Shiri Bibas and sons Kfir and Ariel farewelled at funeral in Israel
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Shiri Bibas and sons Kfir and Ariel farewelled at funeral in Israel

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mourners holding flags and orange …

Middle East latest: Hamas will return bodies of 4 dead Israeli hostages in exchange for prisoners
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Middle East latest: Hamas will return bodies of 4 dead Israeli hostages in exchange for prisoners

Associated Press  

Hamas will return the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the group said, just days before the first phase of the ceasefire between the warring parties was to expire. Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Hamas would hand over the bodies of …

Thousands mourn Bibas family, symbols of Israel's hostage ordeal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Thousands mourn Bibas family, symbols of Israel's hostage ordeal

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of mourners, carrying flags and orange balloons, joined the funeral procession Wednesday for Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who were killed in Gaza captivity and had become symbols of Israel's hostage ordeal. Thousands mourn Bibas family, symbols of Israel's hostage ordeal The bodies of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel were returned to Israel last week …

Hamas to turn over bodies of four Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hamas to turn over bodies of four Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Hamas will return the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the group said, just days before the first phase of the ceasefire between the warring parties was to expire. Israel has delayed the release of some 600 Palestinian prisoners since Saturday to protest what it says …

Hostages' bodies to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, says Hamas
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hostages' bodies to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, says Hamas

Firstpost  

In an arrangement that breaks dayslong logjam, Hamas has said that hostages’ bodies will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel The photograph shows three Israeli male hostages being released by Hamas in the fifth exchange under the ceasefire deal. The arrangement breaks the dayslong logjam between that erupted after Israel indefinitely postponed the release of Palestinian …

Hamas to turn over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hamas to turn over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners

The Hindu  

Hamas will return the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the group said, just days before the first phase of the ceasefire between the warring parties was to expire. In exchange, Israel would release the Palestinian prisoners, as well as an unspecified number of women and minors detained …

Israelis bid farewell to Shiri Bibas and her 2 young sons killed in captivity in Gaza
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israelis bid farewell to Shiri Bibas and her 2 young sons killed in captivity in Gaza

LA Times  

People watch a live broadcast of the funeral of slain hostages Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, at a plaza known as the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, on Wednesday. Footage of a terrified Shiri Bibas clutching her two sons — 9-month-old Kfir and 4-year-old Ariel — as they were taken to Gaza by militants is seared …

Hamas to turn over bodies of four Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hamas to turn over bodies of four Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners

New Indian Express  

CAIRO: Hamas will return the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the group said, just days before the first phase of the ceasefire between the warring parties was to expire. Israel has delayed the release of about 600 Palestinian prisoners since Saturday to protest what it claims is …

Hamas will turn over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hamas will turn over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners

LA Times  

Israelis gather Wednesday on the side of a road where the funeral convoy carrying the coffins of slain hostages Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, was to pass near Kibbutz Yad Mordechai. Hamas will return the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the group said, …

Hamas hands over bodies of hostages as Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hamas hands over bodies of hostages as Israel frees Palestinian prisoners

NPR  

Hamas hands over bodies of hostages as Israel frees Palestinian prisoners toggle caption Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — The Palestinian militant group Hamas has returned the bodies of four Israeli hostages in exchange for Israel releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release of the Palestinian prisoners and detainees has been delayed since Saturday when Israel …

Israel postpones 620 Palestinian prisoner release until Hamas ends ‘humiliating ceremonies’ of hostage displays
1 month ago

Israel postpones 620 Palestinian prisoner release until Hamas ends ‘humiliating ceremonies’ of hostage displays

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the release of Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal would be delayed until Hamas ends its “humiliating ceremonies” during the release of Israeli hostages. In their seventh scheduled prisoner-hostage swap, Hamas released six Israeli captives on Saturday while Israel delayed releasing Palestinian prisoners. The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was …

Israel delays release of 620 Palestinians over 'humiliating' hostage handover
1 month ago

Israel delays release of 620 Palestinians over 'humiliating' hostage handover

India Today  

Israel said on Sunday it was delaying the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners it had planned to free the day before until militant group Hamas met its conditions, underscoring the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire accord. Israel's announcement, which also accused Hamas of repeatedly violating the month-old ceasefire, came after the Palestinian militant group on Saturday handed over six …

Hamas frees six Israeli hostages as fragile phase one Gaza war truce nears end
1 month ago

Hamas frees six Israeli hostages as fragile phase one Gaza war truce nears end

Hindustan Times  

Palestinian militants freed six Israeli hostages on Saturday, with hundreds of Palestinian prisoners expected to be released in exchange under a fragile Gaza truce that is nearing the end of its first phase. Hamas militants paraded newly-released Israeli hostages Elia Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wankert on stage in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, as part of the …

Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two kids, says family
1 month ago

Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two kids, says family

Firstpost  

The Israeli military had earlier said that the two young hostages, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, were killed by “terrorists with their bare hands” A man walks his dog past graffiti of Shiri and Yarden Bibas and their sons, Ariel, left, and Kfir, who were taken captive by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, While Yarden Bibas was freed from captivity earlier …

Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two kids, says family
1 month ago

Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two kids, says family

Firstpost  

The Israeli military had earlier said that the two young hostages, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, were killed by “terrorists with their bare hands” A man walks his dog past graffiti of Shiri and Yarden Bibas and their sons, Ariel, left, and Kfir, who were taken captive by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, While Yarden Bibas was freed from captivity earlier …

‘My joy! My life!’: Hamas frees 5 of 6 Israeli hostages under fragile ceasefire, families rejoice
Trending News
1 month ago

‘My joy! My life!’: Hamas frees 5 of 6 Israeli hostages under fragile ceasefire, families rejoice

Live Mint  

Hamas freed five of six Israeli hostages due to be released on Saturday in the latest exchange under the fragile ceasefire. These three were abducted by Hamas fighters at the Nova music festival when militants stormed into southern Gaza on October 7, 2023 in the attack that triggered the nearly 16-month Israeli campaign in Gaza. Hostages 'dressed in fake army …

Israel mourns death of two youngest Hamas hostages; people wear orange bands
1 month ago

Israel mourns death of two youngest Hamas hostages; people wear orange bands

Hindustan Times  

Israel mourned the death of the two youngest hostages – Ariel Bibas and Kfir Bibas – by wearing orange-coloured articles. A woman mourns in a memorial for deceased hostages Shiri Bibas, her two children, Ariel and Kfir and Oded Lifshitz at 'Hostages Square, where Israelis are gathering while waiting for the release of six hostages in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, …

Israel Delays Release Of Palestinian Prisoners, Citing 'Humiliating' Handovers Of Hostages
Top News
1 month ago

Israel Delays Release Of Palestinian Prisoners, Citing 'Humiliating' Handovers Of Hostages

Huff Post  

Relatives and friends of Eliya Cohen, 27, gather to watch the TV broadcast of his release by Palestinian militants in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday Feb. 22, 2025. Ohad Zwigenberg via AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel says the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners is delayed “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without …

Shiri Bibas is home: Family confirms identity of body Hamas returned overnight
1 month ago

Shiri Bibas is home: Family confirms identity of body Hamas returned overnight

Hindustan Times  

Shiri Bibas's family confirmed on Friday a body released by militant outfit Hamas overnight was of the Israeli mother whose two young sons also died in captivity. The death of Shiri Bibas and her two children, who were taken hostage during the October 2023 attack, was mourned nationwide in Israel. The image of Shiri Bibas, taken from a video during …

Israel claims Hamas killed Bibas brothers with 'bare hands', sparks outrage
1 month ago

Israel claims Hamas killed Bibas brothers with 'bare hands', sparks outrage

Hindustan Times  

In a major shocker, Israel on Friday said, citing forensic reports that the Bibas brothers, whose corpses were returned by Hamas, were killed with "bare hands" by Hamas days after they were held captive in the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces said Friday that forensic examinations have revealed that Palestinian terrorists murdered children Ariel and Kfir Bibas "with their …

New returned remains of slain hostage Shiri Bibas identified as hers, says family
1 month ago

New returned remains of slain hostage Shiri Bibas identified as hers, says family

Firstpost  

The family of Shiri Bibas said on Saturday that the remains Hamas returned to Israel on Friday were confirmed to be hers. The family of slain hostage Shiri Bibas said on Saturday that remains returned to Israel by Hamas on Friday were identified as hers, news agency AFP reported. The Israeli kibbutz community of Nir Oz announced Shiri Bibas’s death …

Israel prepares to receive six more hostages from Hamas
1 month ago

Israel prepares to receive six more hostages from Hamas

The Hindu  

Israel prepared on Saturday to receive six more hostages from Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after accusations over the return of a misidentified body this week threatened to derail a fragile truce. The six, the last living hostages from a group of 33 due to be freed in the first stage of the ceasefire deal …

IDF claims Hamas killed Ariel, Kfir Bibas with 'bare hands,' refutes claims that they were killed in Israeli strike
1 month ago

IDF claims Hamas killed Ariel, Kfir Bibas with 'bare hands,' refutes claims that they were killed in Israeli strike

Firstpost  

Israel Defence Force claimed that the forensic reports of Ariel and Kfir Bibas suggested that Hamas killed both children with bare hands. The Palestinian group initially said that the two children and their mother, Shiri Bibas, was killed in an Israel airstrike Kfir, Ariel and their mother Shiri were taken hostage when Hamas abducted them from the Nir Oz kibbutz …

IDF claims Hamas killed Ariel, Kfir Bibas with 'bare hands,' refutes claims that they were killed in Israeli strike
1 month ago

IDF claims Hamas killed Ariel, Kfir Bibas with 'bare hands,' refutes claims that they were killed in Israeli strike

Firstpost  

Israel Defence Force claimed that the forensic reports of Ariel and Kfir Bibas suggested that Hamas killed both children with bare hands. The Palestinian group initially said that the two children and their mother, Shiri Bibas, was killed in an Israel airstrike Kfir, Ariel and their mother Shiri were taken hostage when Hamas abducted them from the Nir Oz kibbutz …

Israel to receive six more hostages from Hamas as shaky truce continues
1 month ago

Israel to receive six more hostages from Hamas as shaky truce continues

Hindustan Times  

Israel prepared on Saturday to receive six more hostages from Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, after accusations over the return of a misidentified body this week threatened to derail a fragile truce. The six, the last living hostages from a group of 33 due to be freed in the first stage of the ceasefire deal …

Israeli PM vows retaliation as Hamas blames 'mix-up' over Bibas body
1 month ago

Israeli PM vows retaliation as Hamas blames 'mix-up' over Bibas body

Firstpost  

Relatives of the Bibas family, however, suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also accountable for the deaths, saying he would receive ’no forgiveness’ for abandoning the mother and her children during their ordeal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. File image/ Reuters Israel’s prime minister accused Hamas on Friday of killing two Israeli children in Gaza and said the militants would …

Israeli PM vows retaliation as Hamas blames 'mix-up' over Bibas body
1 month ago

Israeli PM vows retaliation as Hamas blames 'mix-up' over Bibas body

Firstpost  

Relatives of the Bibas family, however, suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also accountable for the deaths, saying he would receive ’no forgiveness’ for abandoning the mother and her children during their ordeal Israel’s prime minister accused Hamas on Friday of killing two Israeli children in Gaza and said the militants would pay for failing to return their mother, Shiri …

Hamas releases Israeli hostages, returns remains of Shiri Bibas
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1 month ago

Hamas releases Israeli hostages, returns remains of Shiri Bibas

NPR  

Hamas releases Israeli hostages, returns remains of Shiri Bibas toggle caption Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP via Getty Images TEL AVIV — Hamas released six Israeli hostages early Saturday in three different locations throughout Gaza, in exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed from Israeli jails. This comes two days after Hamas returned the bodies of four Israeli hostages, one …

Hamas frees two Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
1 month ago

Hamas frees two Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce

New Indian Express  

RAFAH: Palestinian militants on Saturday freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released. Bibas and her two young sons had become symbols of the ordeal suffered by Israeli hostages since the Gaza war began. Palestinian militants seized dozens of …

Hamas releases six Israeli captives in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal
1 month ago

Hamas releases six Israeli captives in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal

Al Jazeera  

Sixth captive to be handed over by Hamas to Israeli authorities in Gaza City without a ceremony. Hamas has released six Israeli captives from Gaza ahead of the release of hundreds of Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons in the final swap under the first phase of the ceasefire between the Palestinian group and Israel. The first two captives, Tal Shoham …

Hamas releases remains of captive Shiri Bibas after ‘mix-up of bodies’
1 month ago

Hamas releases remains of captive Shiri Bibas after ‘mix-up of bodies’

Al Jazeera  

Family members and forensic experts confirm that the new remains turned over by Hamas belong to the deceased Bibas. On Friday, Hamas released the remains of Bibas, whose misidentification in a handover earlier prompted anger in the Israeli government and threatened to derail the fragile Gaza ceasefire deal. Hamas had agreed to hand over the bodies of Bibas and her …

'Hamas didn't shoot Ariel and Kfir Bibas, they killed them with their bare hands': Israel claims forensic tests show infant hostages were murdered - after terror group failed to return their mother's
1 month ago

'Hamas didn't shoot Ariel and Kfir Bibas, they killed them with their bare hands': Israel claims forensic tests show infant hostages were murdered - after terror group failed to return their mother's

Daily Mail  

Israel has blamed Hamas for murdering siblings Ariel and Kfir Bibas 'with their bare hands' after the terrorist group handed over their bodies. Israel has blamed Hamas for murdering siblings Ariel and Kfir Bibas 'with their bare hands' after the terrorist group handed over their bodies Ariel and Kfir were taken by Hamas alongside their mother Shiri and father Yarden …

Hamas holds a grotesque exhibition of coffins carrying the remains of 4 Israeli hostages including 2 kids, Israel claims one body does not match with any hostage
1 month ago

Hamas holds a grotesque exhibition of coffins carrying the remains of 4 Israeli hostages including 2 kids, Israel claims one body does not match with any hostage

Op India  

In a flagrant display of callousness, the terrorist organisation Hamas held an exhibition ceremony of the coffins carrying the remains of four Israeli hostages in central Gaza on 20th February. The bodies were said to be of Shiri Bibas, her two sons Ariela Bibas and Kfir Bibas and a veteran peace activist Oded Lifshitz who were taken hostage during the …

US issues warning to Hamas after they fail to return Shiri Bibas' body, says they'll ‘face total annihilation’ if…
1 month ago

US issues warning to Hamas after they fail to return Shiri Bibas' body, says they'll ‘face total annihilation’ if…

Hindustan Times  

A US official has warned that Hamas would face “total annihilation” if all hostages were not returned to Israel. ‘They are going to face total annihilation right now’ Adam Boehler, President Donald Trump’s special envoy for hostages, told CNN’s Anderson Cooper, “It’s horrific. It’s a clear violation and if I have one piece of advice for Hamas now, it’s ‘You …

Israel claims Hamas handed over unidentified body instead of missing mother Shiri Bibas
Top News
1 month ago

Israel claims Hamas handed over unidentified body instead of missing mother Shiri Bibas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hamas has said it will …

'Cruel and evil’: Netanyahu warns ‘will ensure Hamas pays the full price’ for not returning Shiri Bibas
1 month ago

'Cruel and evil’: Netanyahu warns ‘will ensure Hamas pays the full price’ for not returning Shiri Bibas

Firstpost  

Ismail Al-Thawabta, director of the Hamas-run Gaza government media office, said Shiri Bibas’ remains appear to have been mixed with other human remains after being buried in the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli air strike Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that Hamas has to pay for not sending back the body of hostage Shiri …

Israel says hostage body returned by Hamas not Bibas mother
1 month ago

Israel says hostage body returned by Hamas not Bibas mother

Raw Story  

by Jay Deshmukh with AFP's team in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said he would ensure "Hamas pays the full price" for failing to hand over hostage Shiri Bibas after the militant group released a body Israel said was not hers. "Not only did they abduct the father, Yarden Bibas, the young mother, Shiri, and their two …

Middle East latest: Netanyahu says body Hamas released was that of a Gazan woman, not a hostage
Top News
1 month ago

Middle East latest: Netanyahu says body Hamas released was that of a Gazan woman, not a hostage

Associated Press  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a body that Hamas militants released during the handover of remains of Israeli hostages is that of a Gazan woman instead of that of Shiri Bibas, the mother of two young boys whose bodies were returned on Thursday. In a statement released Friday, Netanyahu criticized the handover of the wrong remains as a “cruel …

'A new low': Israel demands UNSC to condemn Hamas for sending anonymous body
1 month ago

'A new low': Israel demands UNSC to condemn Hamas for sending anonymous body

Firstpost  

Israel has said that one of the bodies returned from Gaza is not that of Shiri Bibas, as claimed by Hamas, and accused Palestinian “terrorists” of killing her two boys who have become symbols of the hostages’ ordeal A supporter holds a portrait of of Shiri and Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage to be kidnapped by Hamas on the October …

'A new low': Israel demands UNSC to condemn Hamas for sending anonymous body
1 month ago

'A new low': Israel demands UNSC to condemn Hamas for sending anonymous body

Firstpost  

Israel has said that one of the bodies returned from Gaza is not that of Shiri Bibas, as claimed by Hamas, and accused Palestinian “terrorists” of killing her two boys who have become symbols of the hostages’ ordeal A supporter holds a portrait of of Shiri and Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage to be kidnapped by Hamas on the October …

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