<p>The Bibas family, four of whose members are in Hamas captivity, have responded to claims by the terrorist organization that three of them, 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, his four-year-old brother Ariel, and their mother Shiri were killed in an Israeli airstrike.</p><p>"Our family has learned of Hamas' latest claims. We are waiting for the information to be confirmed and hopefully refuted by military officials. We thank the people of Israel for their warm support, but kindly request privacy during this difficult time."</p>

12 Israeli hostages, including two dual Russian-Israeli citizens, are expected to be released from Hamas captivity.

<p>The IDF announced that according to the information provided by the Red Cross, two Israeli hostages were transferred to them and are on their way to Israeli territory. Their release is in addition to the list of hostages that are scheduled to be released today.</p>

<p>According to the Hamas terror organization, the two Russian citizens who were released this evening will be transferred to officials from the Russian Foreign Ministery and not Israeli officials.</p>

IDF special forces and ISA forces are currently with the two released hostages inside Israeli territory. After the released hostages undergo an initial medical assessment, IDF soldiers will continue to accompany them to hospitals, where they will be reunited with their families.

Released hostage was held for 50 days in the attic of an UNRWA teacher, another was held captive by a children's doctor.

<p>An Israeli source says that the delay in the return of the ten hostages is due to a technical difficulty.</p><p>According to him, the hostages will return this evening.</p>

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