Israel received a list of the names given by Hamas for the three Israeli hostages it would release on Saturday as part of a new exchange deal for Palestinian prisoners
The three men set to be freed are Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel, and Ofer Kalderon, Israeli officials confirmed.
Yarden Bibas was taken captive along with his wife Shiri and their two young children – Kfir, who was just 9 months old, and Ariel, who was 4 years old at the time – during the October 7 attack. Their fate remains unconfirmed but the IDF has noted that there is grave concern for their wellbeing.
Keith Siegel, who holds dual US-Israeli citizenship, was captured alongside his wife Aviva. While Aviva Siegel was freed during the initial hostage exchange in November 2023, Keith appeared in a video released by Hamas last year.
Ofer Kalderon's release would reunite him with his children Erez and Sahar, who were freed during the November 2023 exchange after being taken captive with their father.
