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IDF Official Debunks Rumors of Pregnant Hamas Hostage

12/8/2025

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The Israeli Defense Forces intelligence official identified as "K" debunked unfounded rumors that a Hamas-held hostage was pregnant.
K told Kan public radio she spent two weeks on the case, driven by the distressing nature of the situation.
Initial indications suggested the hostage had given birth, but those claims were later debunked.
Currently, only one deceased hostage remains in Gaza after others were returned.

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The Israeli Defense Forces intelligence official identified as "K" debunked unfounded rumors that a Hamas-held hostage was pregnant.
K told Kan public radio she spent two weeks on the case, driven by the distressing nature of the situation.
Initial indications suggested the hostage had given birth, but those claims were later debunked.
Currently, only one deceased hostage remains in Gaza after others were returned.