A group that represents the hostages that Hamas represents on October 7, 2023 has tragically confirmed that KFIR Bibas, the youngest hostage of the terror group, is dead, together with his brother and mother.
The Ghygages and Missing Families forum announced that KFIR, who was less than a year old when he was abducted by Hamas terrorists, his mother Shiri Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel were all dead.
The group added that Oded Lifshitz, a retired journalist who was taken out of his house in Nir Oz, was also dead.
It is not currently known when or how the four hostages died, although Hamas claimed in November 2023 that they were killed in an Israeli air raid. Their bodies are all ready to be brought back to Israel tomorrow, according to local media.
A spokesperson for the forum hostages and missages and missing families said: 'We have received the heartbreaking news that Shiri Bibas, her children Ariel and KFIR and Oded Lifshitz are no longer with us. This news cuts through our hearts like a knife, the hearts of the families and the hearts of people around the world.
“Oded was a journalist and peace activist who helped find Kibbutz Nir Oz. He devoted his life to helping others and transporting sick Gazans to Israeli hospitals, and his grandchildren called him “Super Grandpa” for his wisdom and love.
'Shiri was a dedicated mother and accountant, known for her boundless friendliness, who cherished and took care of all Kibbutz children. She touched everyone's heart with her ability to give and love for others.
'Ariel, only four years old then kidnapped, loved Batman and played with tractors in the garden. Baby Kfir, not even a year old when he was taken, had beautiful red hair and a smile that someone could melt.
A group that represents the hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 has tragically confirmed that KFIR Bibas is dead
This undated photo of the highs and missing families forum shows Israeli hostage agent Oded Lifshitz who was abducted and brought to Gaza on October 7, 2023
A Palestinian Hamas -hunter is a guard on the roof of a building with a view of an area protected by colleague militants in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, before the release of three Israeli hostages on Saturday
'They were not just names – they were beloved people, with families who cherished them, stolen with dreams and future of them.
'We are not only sad about them, but for the other precious lives, including four deceased hostages who will be returned next week.
“We won't rest. We will not stop fighting for every hostage who is not part of the current deal – for those who are still alive, hold on to survival, desperately to return to their loved ones and start healing. And for those we know have died – their families deserve the dignity of closure, the basic right to give their loved ones a good funeral.
“This cannot continue. Not another day. The second phase of the deal must now be done. There is no time to waste anymore. Not when every passing moment could mean a different lost life, another family shattered. Bring them all at home – now. '
KFIR was abducted in addition to his mother Shiri, father Yarden and brother Ariel.
A video of the kidnapping showed that Shiri was wrapped her two young sons in a blanket and armed men. Yarden was released on February 1.
In addition to the four bodies of the hostages, six living hostages will also be returned from Hamas's claws.
They are mentioned as Eliya Cohen, Tal SHOHAM, Omer Shem TOV, Omer Wiertert, Hisham Al-Sayed and Avera Mengistu, according to the Highnesses and Missing Families Forum. They are the last living hostages who are liberated in the first phase of ceases -the Fires in Gaza.
Shiri Bibas, 32, seems desperate while she holds both young sons during their kidnapping by Hamas on October 7, 2023
Ariel Bibas was four when he was abducted by Hamas during the attack of 7 October 2023
Shiri Bibas holding her son Kfir. The couple, and her other son Ariel, confirmed his death
Three hostages were expected to be released on Saturday. It was not immediately clear why Hamas changed the plan.
But an Israeli official, who spoke in accordance with anonymity in accordance with regulations, said that the Prime Minister of the Land, Benjamin Netanyahu, had agreed to allow long -proclaimed mobile homes and construction equipment in Gaza as part of the efforts to release the release of speed up the hostages.
Hamas threatened to stop the release of hostages last week, referring to the refusal in mobile homes and heavy equipment, in addition to other alleged violations of the truce.
Israel is expected to continue to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including many lifelong penalties for fatal attacks, in exchange for the hostages. Others were held without charge.
Israel and Hamas still have to negotiate the second and more difficult phase of the deal, in which the terrorist group would do that Release dozens of more hostages in exchange for a permanent cease -the fire and an Israeli withdrawal.
The ceasefires that started in mid-January has paused the deadliest fights ever between Israel and Hamas, the aid allowed to enter Gaza and let hundreds of thousands of Palestinians return to their houses, while Israeli troops from a large part of the territory withdrew.
Israelis and Palestinians marked 500 days of war on Monday Experts warn that there are major challenges.
The government of Israel says it wants to eliminate the military and management opportunities of Hamas in Gaza. But the terrorist group quickly confirmed its control over the territory during the ceasefire, despite losing leaders and many hunters.
Yarden Bibas is depicted together with his sister and father aboard a military helicopter on his way to the Sheba hospital in Ramat Gan on February 1, 2025
The Bibas -Family – Father Yarden, mother Shiri, Baby KFIR and four -year -old Ariel – were captured on October 7, 2023 by Hamas terrorists of the NIR OZ Kibbutz
It comes after an Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second phase of the cessation -the fires with Hamas.
Ron Dmerer, born in the US, is a cabinet minister who is generally seen as a Netanyahu's close adviser. He previously served as Israel's ambassador in the US and is a former Republican activist with strong ties with the Trump Witte Huis.
The first phase of the ceases -the fire ends at the beginning of March. Palestinians and Arab countries have rejected the proposal of US President Donald Trump Universally to remove the Palestinian population from Gaza and to take over the territory.
Since the war in Gaza, fueled by Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, more than 50,000 people have died in Gaza and Lebanon and almost 70% of the buildings in Gaza have been destroyed, according to Health Mines in Gaza and Lebanon.
About 1200 people were killed in Israel during the attack of 7 October.
