The Fourth Phase: the Bibas Family in a Press Release

The Bibas family published a statement announcing that their family members - parents and two children - are not included in the list of abductees who will be released tonight as part of the fourth round.

The family's message reads: "We, the family of Shiri, Yarden, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, are currently experiencing great moments of uncertainty. The realization that we will not receive the hug we would like now leaves us speechless."

The family added that "We are happy for all the families who have been reunited with their loved ones. We will not stop the fight for the return of our loved ones to Israel. Thank you all for the support."

In the meantime, the truce that was supposed to end today is expected to be extended until Wednesday - when on each of these days 10 additional Israeli hostages will be released. In return, Israel will release 30 Palestinian terrorists in each of the rounds. A total of 20 Israeli abductees will be released in the current extension, and if the move goes through, this will leave approximately 146 abductees in the captivity of Hamas.