IDF spokesman: Hamas violated deal by failing to free all female civilians first; ‘grave concern’ for Bibas family

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The Bibas family, father Yarden, mother Shiri, baby Kfir and four-year-old Ariel, were taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz. (Courtesy)
The Bibas family, father Yarden, mother Shiri, baby Kfir and four-year-old Ariel, were taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Nir Oz. (Courtesy)

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says Hamas violated the hostage-ceasefire agreement by failing to release all civilian women ahead of female soldiers.

“Hamas did not abide by its obligation in the deal to free civilian women first,” he says in a televised statement.

Arbel Yehud (Courtesy)

Hagari says Israel will make sure that civilian hostage Arbel Yehud, who is believed by Israel to be alive, is released soon, along with Shiri Bibas and her two small children, Ariel and baby Kfir.

Regarding the Bibas family, he says there are “grave concerns for their fate.”

He says Israel expects more information on the Bibas family soon.

The Bibas family, father Yarden (left), Ariel (second from left), Shiri and baby Kfir (Courtesy)

Hagari also says the military is “committed to the return of” Agam Berger, another surveillance soldier kidnapped on October 7, 2023, and all the other hostages.

Agam Berger, who was taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 (Courtesy)

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