The fates of two child hostages taken by Hamas in 2023 have captured the attention of Israel following a Gaza ceasefire. Many are hopeful that the two boys and their mother are still alive, despite Hamas claiming they were killed in an Israeli strike. The boys and their mother are on the list of hostages to be released in the first stage of the ceasefire deal, but their survival is not guaranteed. The Bibas family has become a symbol of the tragedy that struck Israel, with countless messages of support circulating on social media. The release of 33 Israeli hostages, including women and children, is part of the initial phase of the agreement.