Israel confirms death of hostage Ravid Katz in Gaza
The youngest Israeli hostage, 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, and his family are not on the latest list of people to be released from Gaza, relatives of the family said Tuesday.
Kfir’s parents Yarden and Shiri, and his brother, Ariel, 4, were taken hostage from Israel on October 7. The video that was released of Shiri and her two children from Gaza on October 7 was one of the first videos of hostages in Gaza.
Yarden’s sister, Ofri Bibas, said Tuesday that the boys’ father was hit by a hammer on October 7, with no further information available on his current condition or whereabouts.
Yarden's cousin, Eylon Keshet, who also spoke on the call, said relatives believe Yarden was separated from his wife and children, based on videos that they have seen. Keshet said the family is not believed to be held together.
Ofri Bibas expressed her concerns for the two children, saying:
“Every day there is a danger to their lives, and they must be released as soon as possible.”She said she is worried that the 10-month-old baby does not have access to formula.
Keshet also said that Ariel Bibas has several medical conditions.
Remember: On Monday, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that the Bibas family is not currently held hostage by Hamas, which further complicates release efforts. More than 40 of the hostages taken hostage on October 7 were not held by Hamas, a diplomatic source briefed on the negotiations told CNN earlier on Monday.
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