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TEL AVIV ISRAEL - OCTOBER 25: Soft teddy bears with their eyes covered and showing signs of injury are displayed to highlight the young children and babies currently missing, believed to be being held hostage, by Hamas, on October 25, 2023 in Tel Aviv, Israel. As Israel seems poised to invade the Gaza Strip in its campaign to vanquish Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that launched a deadly attack in southern Israel on October 7th, worries are growing of a wider war with multiple fronts, including at the country's northern border with Lebanon. Countries have scrambled to evacuate their citizens from Israel, and Israel has begun relocating residents some communities on its northern border. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of residents of northern Gaza have fled to the southern part of the territory, following Israel's vow to launch a ground invasion. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Israel Assessing Hamas’ Claim That Youngest Hostage And Family Members Have Been Killed

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it was evaluating a Hamas claim that the youngest Israeli hostage, 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, as well as his brother and mother were killed during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters accompany a newly released Israeli hostage, held since the Hamas' October 7 attacks, before handing them over to the Red Cross in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip on November 28, 2023. Hamas handed over several hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza, an AFP journalist saw, part of an exchange under the terms of an extended truce in the Israel-Hamas war. The hostages, all women, were handed over by masked and armed fighters to Red Cross officials in Rafah, near the border with Egypt, the journalist said. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Girl Rescued From Hamas Emerges From Captivity With Her Dog

Ten hostages were released by Hamas on the first day of the planned two day extended ceasefire. One teenage girl who was released was seen emerging from the darkness with her pet Shih Tzu in hand.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on March 10, 2022 in Washington, DC. The committee held a hearing on worldwide threats. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

CIA Director Meets Israeli and Egyptian Counterparts in Qatar to Discuss Hostage Situation

CIA Director William Burns has traveled to Qatar to meet with intelligence officials in the Middle East to negotiate the release of hostages who are still detained in Gaza since the October 7th attack.

RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 26: A van carrying hostages released from the Gaza Strip as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas arrives at Sheba Medical Center on November 26, 2023 in Ramat Gan, Israel. A total of 50 hostages currently held by Hamas are to be released during a four-day truce with Israel, the first such pause in fighting since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched its surprise attack and Israeli responded with a vast military offensive to destroy the militant group that governs Gaza. Under the deal, 150 Palestinian prisoners are also to be released from Israel, and more humanitarian aid will be admitted at the Gaza-Egypt border crossing. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Israeli-Russian Hostage Escapes Hamas, Local Palestinians Return Him Back To Terrorists

A Russian-Israeli hostage who was abducted by Hamas during its unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7th was able to escape and hide for four days, before Palestinians in Gaza found him and brought him back to the terrorist group.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 27: National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby speaks as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre listens during a daily news briefing at the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on November 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. Press Secretary Jean-Pierre hosted a daily news briefing to answer questions from members of the press. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WH Officials Stand by Iran Swap Despite Rising Proxy Attacks

In the wake of increased attacks on United States soldiers by Iranian proxies, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Monday’s Fox News program “The Story” that the Biden Administration does not regret its previous hostage deal with Iran.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: A person holds a poster during a 'Bring Them Home' solidarity rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hama on October 22, 2023 in London, England. The Israeli government says 210 hostages were taken by Hamas from communities in southern Israel during the Palestinian militant group's surprise attack on October 7th. The hostages, which include Israelis as well as foreign nationals, are being held captive in the Gaza Strip. Only two have been released so far. (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

4-Year-Old American Among 17 Hostages Released

A 4-year old American dual citizen, Avigail Edan, is one of the 17 hostages that was released. Her release marks the first time a United States citizen has been released since Hamas raided Israel on October 7th, killing over 1,000 and kidnapping hundreds.