JERUSALEM (AP) — The bodies of four Israelis taken captive by Hamas, including those said to be of the last female and child hostages in Gaza, were released Thursday, bringing to 28 the number of captives freed since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Jan. 19. The bodies returned to Israel are presumed […]
Hamas released the bodies of four Israelis, including the youngest hostage, 9-month-old Kfir Bibas, and the oldest, 84-year-old Oded Lifshitz. The release occurred as part of a ceasefire deal, which involved exchanging 33 hostages for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Among those returned were Shiri Bibas and her son Ariel, while others like Eitan Horn remain captive. Over 60 hostages are still held in Gaza, with some confirmed deceased.