Hamas reportedly announced the death of the two children and their mother on Wednesday, blaming an Israeli airstrike.
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The Israel Defense Forces said Wednesday they are investigating Hamas’ claim that three Israeli hostages—Shiri Bibas and her two red-headed young sons, whose capture on Oct. 7 was recorded on video and seen around the world—were killed by an Israeli airstrike.Key Facts
IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee tweeted the military “is examining the reliability” of the claim that the Bibas family members are dead.
On Wednesday, Hamas said 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, 4-year-old Ariel Bibas and their mother Shiri Bibas were killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to multiple reports.
The IDF said representatives have talked to the Bibas family about the claim and are accompanying family members, but did not confirm the claims.
