Hostages Released in First Phase: 25 Alive Confirmed by Israel per Hamas Accounts
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In a twist of events, Israel has announced that they've received list from Hamas confirming the status of hostages to be released during the initial ceasefire phase. Spokesperson David Mencer disclosed, amid a press conference, that "out of the 33 hostages, 25 are still kicking, while eight have met an unfortunate fate at the hands of Hamas." [1] While the identities of the deceased weren't disclosed, Israel has been embroiled in a fierce conflict in the Gaza Strip for over a year, resulting in approximately 47,000 casualties, largely women and children. [3]
The Bibas family, specifically mothers Shiri and Yarden, their children Ariel and Kfir, are among those 33 hostages. Allegedly declared dead by Islamic Jihad back in November 2023, Israel couldn't confirm the information at the time. However, 7 of the family members have already been set free in 2 separate exchange deals that traded a total of 290 Palestinian detainees and prisoners for the hostages. [4]
The fate of the remaining 87 hostages, including the remains of at least 34 confirmed dead by Israel's military, still hangs in the balance within Gaza. The incident comes as Hamas expresses a desire to release all remaining hostages, agreeing to a five-year ceasefire. [2]
As the negotiations continue, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a peaceful resolution to a conflict that's been ongoing for far too long. For the Bibas family, who've endured months of captivity, the news brings glimmers of hope and uncertainty, as the future remains uncertain for those whose names still linger on Hamas's list.
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Israel, Hamas, David Mencer, Gaza Strip, Jerusalem, Bibas Family, Hostages, Prisoner Exchange, Islamic Jihad Palestine, Israel-Palestine Conflict, EFE
Enrichment Data:
The detailed list of the 25 hostages confirmed alive during the ceasefire phase is not provided in the available search results. The search results only mention the overall number of hostages released in the prisoner exchange, but specific details might be available only through historical reports or reports from earlier negotiations. [1]
- What are the fates of the remaining 87 hostages in Gaza, including the confirmed 34 dead by Israel's military?
- In the latest development surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, Hamas has agreed to release all remaining hostages and establish a five-year ceasefire.
- As part of a prisoner exchange, Israel has secured the release of 7 members of the Bibas family, who were hostages in Gaza, but 3 of their family members still remain unaccounted for.
- The status of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza was recently confirmed by Israel following a ceasefire agreement, with 25 still alive and 8 having reportedly died from unknown causes.
