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Israel prepares for the worst as Hamas hostage cancellation leaves fate of Bibas family uncertain

The fate of Hamas’ youngest hostages, Ariel, 5, and Kfir, 2, remains in limbo as the ceasefire deal rolls on

By Imogen Garfinkel

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Shiri Bibas (center) and her sons Ariel, 4, (left) and baby Kfir, who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas on October 7, 2023. (Courtesy)
Ohad Ben Ami being released by Hamas on Saturday, February 8
Hostages

Hamas cancels all hostage releases until further notice

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read
Eli Sharabi, whose wife and two daughters were killed on October 7, reunited with his mother, Hanna, and his sister, Osnat, on Saturday. (Credit: IDF Spokespersons' Unit)
Hostages

Hostages were choked, hung from the ceiling and starved by Hamas, freed captives claim

By Imogen Garfinkel

3 min read
Idit Ohel (centre), mother of hostage Alon Ohel, has called for his release after receiving a first sign of life in 492 days from released captives who were held with him (Image: Getty)
Hostages

Hostage mother calls for special release as she receives son’s first sign of life in 492 days

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read
Mike Huckabee has predicted change 'of biblical proportions' in the Middle East during President Trump's second term (Image: Getty)
US Politics

‘Hamas cannot exist’ – Trump’s pick for Israel ambassador sets out ‘day after’ plans

By JC Reporter

1 min read
Family members of freed Israeli hostages Fernando Simon Marman and Norberto Louis Har embrace them for the first time since they were rescued from Hamas in Gaza (Photo: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit)
Hostages

One year on, this freed hostage still can’t sleep – but Luis, 71, is dancing again

By  Amelie Botbol

4 min read
Hostage Or Levy (Getty Images)
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Trump says freed hostages look like ‘Holocaust survivors’

By Joshua Marks

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