ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN-CONFLICT-HOSTAGES

Children hold portraits of of Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage to be kidnapped by Hamas militants on the October 7 attack, his brother Ariel Bibas, their father Yarden Bibas, and their mother Shiri Bibas as Israelis attend his first birthday celebration in Tel Aviv, on January 18, 2024. Kfir Bibas was born on January 18 and -- if still alive -- would be celebrating his first birthday. In November, Hamas broadcast a video announcing the death of the baby, his brother and mother, but there has been no confirmation from Israeli officials, and relatives are still clinging to the hope that they are not dead. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP) (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images)