Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
According to information communicated by the Red Cross, four caskets of deceased hostages were transferred to them, and they are being taken to IDF and ISA forces in the Gaza Strip.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
A short while ago, IDF and ISA forces brought the coffins of the four deceased hostages over the border into Israel, and they are being taken to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine to undergo an identification procedure. IDF representatives are accompanying their families at this difficult time.
IDF: Over the past day (Thursday), IDF troops operated to distance a number of suspects who approached the troops and posed a threat to them.
Earlier today, IDF troops identified several suspects approaching them in northern Gaza, and warning shots were fired to distance them. As one of the suspects continued advancing toward the troops, posing an immediate threat to them, shots were fired toward him to thwart the threat.
The IDF once again calls on the residents of the Gaza Strip to follow IDF instructions and refrain from approaching troops deployed in the area.
IDF: The IDF, in conjunction with the ISA and the Israel Police, is operating to investigate the IED incident in the city of Bat Yam. Following a situational assessment, the IDF’s counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria continues and will be directed according to intelligence findings. the IDF has closed off the entry of certain areas in Judea and Samaria. At the end of the situational assessment, the Chief of the General Staff, LTG. Herzi Halevi, instructed to assist the Israel Police as necessary and to strengthen activity in the area of the buffer zone.
IDF: Tonight (Thursday), the IAF struck crossing points in the area of the Lebanon-Syria border used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in attempts to smuggle weapons into Lebanese territory.
These activities constitute a blatant violation of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
The IDF continues to operate to remove any threat to the State of Israel and will operate to prevent any attempt by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to rebuild its forces.
IDF: Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine in collaboration with the Israel Police, IDF representatives informed the Bibas family that their loved ones, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, have been identified.
According to the assessment of professional officials, based on the intelligence available to us and forensic findings from the identification process, Ariel and Kfir Bibas were brutally murdered by terrorists in captivity in November 2023.
During the identification process, it was determined that the additional body received is not that of Shiri Bibas, and no match was found for any other hostage. This is an anonymous, unidentified body.
This is a violation of utmost severity by the Hamas terrorist organization, which is obligated under the agreement to return four deceased hostages. We demand that Hamas return Shiri home along with all our hostages.
Ariel Bibas was four years old at the time of his death, and Kfir Bibas was ten months old at the time of his death. They were abducted with their mother, Shiri Bibas, from their home in Nir Oz. Yarden Bibas, Ariel and Kfir’s father, went out to protect them and was abducted prior to the abduction of Shiri and the children. Yarden returned as part of the agreement for the return of the hostages on February 1, 2025.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Bibas family during this incredibly difficult time and remain committed to doing everything possible to ensure Shiri and all the hostages are brought home at the earliest opportunity.
IDF: Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine in collaboration with the Israel Police, IDF representatives informed the Bibas family that their loved ones, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, have been identified.
According to the assessment of professional officials, based on the intelligence available to us and forensic findings from the identification process, Ariel and Kfir Bibas were brutally murdered by terrorists in captivity in November 2023.
During the identification process, it was determined that the additional body received is not that of Shiri Bibas, and no match was found for any other hostage. This is an anonymous, unidentified body.
This is a violation of utmost severity by the Hamas terrorist organization, which is obligated under the agreement to return four deceased hostages. We demand that Hamas return Shiri home along with all our hostages.
Ariel Bibas was four years old at the time of his death, and Kfir Bibas was ten months old at the time of his death. They were abducted with their mother, Shiri Bibas, from their home in Nir Oz. Yarden Bibas, Ariel and Kfir’s father, went out to protect them and was abducted prior to the abduction of Shiri and the children. Yarden returned as part of the agreement for the return of the hostages on February 1, 2025.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Bibas family during this incredibly difficult time and remain committed to doing everything possible to ensure Shiri and all the hostages are brought home at the earliest opportunity.
IDF: *The Past Week in Judea and Samaria: 90 Terrorists Were Apprehended and More Than 15 Weapons Were Confiscated; The Duvdevan Unit Apprehended Five Terrorists in the Tulkarm Area Overnight*
Attached is the full announcement: https://www.idf.il/273457
IDF: *”Contrary to Hamas’s lies, Ariel and Kfir were not killed in an airstrike. Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by terrorists in cold blood.**The terrorists did not shoot the two young boys—they killed them with their bare hands. Afterwards, they committed horrific acts to cover up these atrocities. This assessment is based on both forensic findings from the identification process, and intelligence that supports the findings.”*
Attached is an English video announcement of the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://bit.ly/41ujTFC
Attached is the full transcript: https://www.idf.il/273518
IDF: Following the reports regarding Shiri Bibas, they are currently under review. IDF representatives are in contact with the family.We emphasise the family’s request to show responsibility and not publish unauthorised reports, that could harm the efforts.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
According to the information communicated by the Red Cross, two hostages were transferred to them, and they are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in the Gaza Strip.
The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are due to be transferred to the Red Cross in the near future.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
*Two Returning Hostages Have Just Been Transferred to IDF and ISA Forces in the Gaza Strip*
The two returning hostages are currently being accompanied by IDF special forces and ISA forces on their return to Israeli territory, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment.
The commanders and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces salute and embrace the returning hostages as they make their way home to the State of Israel. The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit asks everyone to respect the privacy of the returning hostages.
The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are due to be transferred to the Red Cross in the near future.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
*The Two Returning Hostages Have Crossed Into Israeli Territory With IDF and ISA Forces* A short while ago, accompanied by IDF and ISA forces, the two returning hostages crossed the border into Israeli territory, and they are currently on their way to an initial reception point in southern Israel, where they will be reunited with members of their families.
The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are due to be transferred to the Red Cross in the near future.
IDF: *The Two Returning Hostages – Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham – Have Arrived at the Initial Reception Point in Southern Israel*
IDF officers from the Personnel Directorate and IDF medical officials are accompanying the returning hostages, and they will undergo an initial medical assessment and be reunited with their families.
IDF representatives are accompanying their families waiting at the hospital and updating them with the latest available information.
The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are due to be transferred to the Red Cross in the near future.
IDF: The returning hostage, Avera Mengistu, accompanied by members of his family, is currently making his way on an Israeli Air Force helicopter to the hospital, where he will be reunited with other members of his family and will receive medical treatment.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
According to the information communicated by the Red Cross, three hostages were transferred to them, and they are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in the Gaza Strip.
The IDF is prepared to receive an additional hostage who is due to be transferred to the Red Cross in the near future.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
*Three Returning Hostages Have Just Been Transferred to IDF and ISA Forces in the Gaza Strip*
The three returning hostages are currently being accompanied by IDF special forces and ISA forces on their return to Israeli territory, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment.
The commanders and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces salute and embrace the returning hostages as they make their way home to the State of Israel. The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit asks everyone to respect the privacy of the returning hostages.
The IDF is prepared to receive an additional hostage who is due to be transferred to the Red Cross in the near future.
IDF: The returning hostage, Tal Shoham, accompanied by members of his family, is currently making his way on an Israeli Air Force helicopter to the hospital, where he will be reunited with other members of his family and receive medical treatment.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
*The Three Returning Hostages – Eliyah Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert – Have Crossed Into Israeli Territory With IDF and ISA Forces*
A short while ago, the three returning hostages – Eliyah Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert – crossed the border into Israeli territory accompanied by IDF and ISA forces, and they are currently on their way to an initial reception point in southern Israel, where they will be reunited with members of their families.
The IDF is prepared to receive an additional hostage who is due to be transferred to the Red Cross in the near future.
IDF: *The Three Returning Hostages – Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert – Have Arrived at the Initial Reception Point in Southern Israel*
IDF officers from the Personnel Directorate and IDF medical officials are accompanying the three returning hostages, and they will undergo an initial medical assessment and be reunited with their families.
IDF representatives are accompanying their families waiting at the hospital and updating them with the latest available information.
The IDF is prepared to receive an additional hostage who is due to be transferred to the Red Cross in the near future.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
According to the information communicated by the Red Cross, an additional hostage was transferred to them, and he is on his way to IDF and ISA forces in the Gaza Strip.
IDF: The two returning hostages, Eliya Cohen and Omer Shem Tov, are currently making their way on Israeli Air Force helicopters to the hospital, where they will be reunited with other members of their families and will receive medical treatment.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
*A Returning Hostage Has Just Been Transferred to IDF and ISA Forces in the Gaza Strip*
A returning hostage is currently being accompanied by IDF special forces and ISA forces on his return to Israeli territory, where he will undergo an initial medical assessment and reunite with his family.
The commanders and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces salute and embrace the returning hostage as he makes his way home to the State of Israel. The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit asks everyone to respect the privacy of the returning hostages.
Joint IDF and ISA Announcement:
*The Returning Hostage Hisham al-Sayed Has Crossed Into Israeli Territory With IDF and ISA Forces*
A short while ago, the returning hostage Hisham al-Sayed crossed the border into Israeli territory accompanied by IDF and ISA forces, and he is currently on his way to an initial reception point in southern Israel, where he will be reunited with members of his family.
IDF: *The Returning Hostage Hisham al-Sayed Has Arrived at the Initial Reception Point in Southern Israel*
IDF officers from the Personnel Directorate and IDF medical officials are accompanying the returning hostage, and he will undergo an initial medical assessment and be reunited with his family.
IDF representatives are accompanying the other families waiting at the hospital and updating them with the latest available information.
IDF: The returning hostage, Omer Wenkert, accompanied by members of his family, is currently making his way on an Israeli Air Force helicopter to the hospital, where he will be reunited with other members of his family and will receive medical treatment.
IDF: The returning hostage, Hisham al-Sayed, accompanied by members of his family, is currently making his way on an Israeli Air Force helicopter to the hospital, where he will be reunited with other members of his family and will receive medical treatment.
IDF: Earlier today (Saturday), a report was received regarding several terrorists, armed with clubs, a knife, and stones, who attacked Israeli civilians near Dayr Dibwana and then fled the scene. During the incident, two Israeli civilians were injured and were evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment.
Upon receiving the report, IDF and Israel Police forces were dispatched to the scene. IDF soldiers conducted searches in Dayr Dibwana, where the attackers had fled.
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF conducted a strike on border crossings on the Syria-Lebanon border through which the Hezbollah terrorist organization has attempted to smuggle weapons into Lebanon.
These smuggling attempts are a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to the State of Israel and will operate to prevent any attempt by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to rebuild its forces.
