The Israeli government has received confirmation on the identities of the deceased hostages due to be released from Gaza on Thursday.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters confirmed the names of Shiri Bibas and her two children, as well as Oded Lifshitz, a journalist and peace activist. All four were murdered while in Hamas custody.
“We received the heart-shattering news that Shiri Bibas, her children Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz are no longer with us. This news cuts like a knife through our hearts, the families’ hearts and the hearts of people all over the world,” the organization wrote.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that they received the list of deceased hostages on Wednesday.
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