Return of Yarden Bibas from Hamas Captivity
Yarden Bibas, after more than 480 days in Hamas captivity, returns to Israel, leaving his wife and two young sons behind in Gaza with unknown fates. Israeli leaders express concern and commitment to bringing the family home.
Key Points
- Yarden Bibas' return celebrated by Israeli Prime Minister and President, but concerns remain for his family's well-being.
- Hostages and Missing Families Forum vows to continue demanding the release of Bibas' wife and children.
- American-Israeli Keith Siegel and French-Israeli Ofer Kalderon also freed in the same hostage release.
- Hamas forced Bibas to make a hostage film with psychological terror tactics.
- 79 hostages still remain in Gaza, with 35 declared dead and six American citizens among them.
Pros
- Yarden Bibas is reunited with his family in Israel after being held captive by Hamas for over 480 days.
Cons
- His wife, Shiri, and two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, remain in Gaza with unknown fates.