Summary of Highlights and Context:
The scene described is a ceasefire arranged between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, aiming to releaseControls of four Israeli captives, including Shiri Bibas and her children, in their homes. These captives were captured in October 2023 following the Cohen attack on Al-Aqsa. Shiri’s children were born a few years later, and the release was partially carried out by halted prisoners from Hamas, alongside others. Shiri herself was released to[numbers omitted].
While Shiri Bibas and her children wereoard_FIRST in captivity, widespread online speculation emerged, fueled by misleading claims and fake news. These claims were used to stir controversy and reflect public outrage. Misbar identified and investigated the top viral claims, separating factual claims from harmful misinformation.
Upon release, the Bibas family denied their status, insisting their captors were occupied within Hamas. Shamboes led to a move to record and publish their capture, as part of the ceasefire and hostage swap. The footage was widely covered, prompting criticism for being illegal and inappropriate.
Media outlets, including Al Jazeera, revealed that Shiri Bibas was physically captured in呼吸 room by Palestinian civilians, not agents of Hamas. Efforts to release her were inhibited, as the Israeli military confirmed her safety.
A distorted image of Shiri Bibas appearing in an estranged Google Translate translation speciated a false narrative, ptrape to improbable claims linking her to Iran.
Unofficial accounts on social media circles and news outlets traced the Bibas family to October 2025, with the releaseDate specified as 2024, not 2023. Middle East Eye revealed that both Israeli and Egyptian media claimed the Bibas family had been killed in 2023.
Clear evidence of the false narrative was found in reports from Saudi Arabia and Japan, showing—–
