Hamas claims two young Israeli hostages are dead as family seeks confirmation

Hamas has claimed that Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, are dead. Their bodies will be returned to Israel alongside six other hostages on Thursday. The Bibas family is devastated by this news. Shiri and her sons were abducted during Hamas's attacks on October 7, 2023. Yarden Bibas, Shiri's husband, was released on February 1 after 484 days in captivity. The family had not received proof of life for Shiri and the children during his absence. The Bibas family had previously faced false reports about their fate. Despite Hamas's announcement, they continue to seek confirmation and hold onto hope. Israel is expected to receive the bodies of four hostages on February 20.