After more than 480 days in Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas, the father of Hamas' youngest hostage, returned to Israel. His wife, Shiri, and their two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, remain in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the fight against Hamas and the return of all abductees in his speech at a combat officers' graduation ceremony.
Key Points
Yarden Bibas's return to Israel after 480 days in captivity
Netanyahu's emphasis on fighting against Hamas and the return of all abductees
Pros
Yarden Bibas's release from Hamas captivity
Cons
Shiri Bibas and their two sons, Ariel and Kfir, remain in Gaza with unknown fates