Hamas confirms deaths of youngest hostages Kfir and Ariel Bibas and their mother

Hamas has confirmed the deaths of its youngest hostages, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, aged two and five, along with their mother, Shiri. Their bodies are set to be returned to Israel next week. The Bibas family was kidnapped on October 7, 2023, during a Hamas attack that resulted in over 1,200 deaths. Israel has expressed grave concerns about their well-being but has not yet confirmed the deaths. Hamas's leader announced that four bodies of hostages will be handed over on Thursday, while six living hostages will be returned on Saturday.