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News in English (USA) / 20.02.2025 / 09:00

Tragic Hand Over of Slain Israeli Hostages from Gaza

In a heart-wrenching ceremony, Hamas has confirmed the return of the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including the Bibas family—a mother and her two young children, Kfir and Ariel. As the handover begins in Khan Younis, the Red Cross has arrived to facilitate the process. The news of their deaths, particularly that of the Bibas family, has sent a wave of grief and anger throughout Israel, with many feeling a profound sense of loss and guilt. While Hamas displayed the coffins containing the remains during a propaganda event, Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed their deep sorrow, branding it a very difficult day for the nation. The tragedy has struck a chord within the Israeli public, reflecting on the brutal reality of hostage situations and evoking a call for action against Hamas. The overall atmosphere is one of mourning as the nation braces for the emotional impact of this development.
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