Overview
- Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, were killed while held hostage by Hamas after their abduction during the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
- The family's deaths have drawn international attention, with landmarks like the Empire State Building, Brandenburg Gate, and Eiffel Tower lit in orange to honor them.
- Thousands of Israelis and global communities gathered to mourn the Bibas family, with emotional tributes, demonstrations, and symbolic acts of unity.
- Yarden Bibas, who was freed in a February 2025 hostage exchange, delivered a heartfelt eulogy for his wife and children, calling for resilience against darkness and despair.
- The tragedy has reignited calls for the release of remaining hostages and highlighted the devastating human toll of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.