The Bibas family, four of whose members are in Hamas captivity, have responded to claims by the terrorist organization that three of them, 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, his four-year-old brother Ariel, and their mother Shiri were killed in an Israeli airstrike.

"Our family has learned of Hamas' latest claims. We are waiting for the information to be confirmed and hopefully refuted by military officials. We thank the people of Israel for their warm support, but kindly request privacy during this difficult time."