Global Landmarks Illuminate in Orange to Honor Slain Bibas Family

The tragedy of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, killed in Gaza after being taken hostage, has united global communities in mourning and remembrance.

The Empire State Building, Brandenburg Gate, Eiffel Tower, and other landmarks were lit in orange to commemorate Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, who were killed in Gaza after being taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
The color orange was chosen to symbolize the family, inspired by Ariel and Kfir’s distinctive red hair, and has become a global emblem of their memory.
Mass tributes occurred worldwide, including a 15,000-person gathering in Argentina, where Shiri Bibas' father was from, and a renaming of Buenos Aires' Palestine Street to Bibas Family Street.
Thousands of Israelis lined a 36-mile funeral procession route to honor the family, marking a rare moment of unity across political divides in the country.
The Bibas family’s story has become a profound symbol of national and international grief, sparking calls for the prioritization of freeing remaining hostages and finding paths away from cycles of violence.