November 14th 2023.
Tel Aviv is in a state of shock after learning that one of the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza is likely to have given birth in captivity. This news has been confirmed by officials who have stated that the woman was already in her ninth month of pregnancy when she was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7.
The hostage situation is particularly worrying, as around 240 Israelis and foreigners were captured during the terror attacks on the communities near the Gaza border. The youngest of them is Kfir Bibas, who was nine months old when he was taken away with his parents and a sibling. Moreover, some of the hostages have medical conditions, and their families are fearful that they may not have access to the necessary medication.
The International Red Cross has been denied access to the captives by Hamas, making the situation increasingly dire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered a glimmer of hope, however, as he spoke about the possibility of a hostage deal with Hamas in an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has so far managed to free one hostage, Pvt. Ori Magidish, 19, three weeks after her abduction from the army's Nahal Oz Base. Hamas also released a mother and daughter who held dual Israel and American citizenship on October 20 and two elderly women on October 23.
When asked if he knew where the hostages were being held, Netanyahu refused to reveal any details, stating that the less he said, the more he could increase the chances of the deal materializing.
This news comes shortly after the IDF captured the Hamas Parliament building in Gaza and a picture of the building surfaced. This development has further heightened the tension in the region.
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