Under the leadership of Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, Israeli missions globally have initiated a campaign of solidarity for Kfir and Ariel Bibas, two young red-haired children held captive by Hamas.
The Foreign Ministry has directed all Israeli embassies and consulates to light their buildings in orange or display images of the Bibas family. Kfir, aged 11 months, and his four-year-old brother Ariel, along with their parents Yarden and Shiri, have been in captivity for 62 days following a terrorist attack on October 7.
Foreign Minister Cohen emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating, "As we light the first Hanukkah candle, our missions worldwide will illuminate in orange, showcasing images of Kfir, Ariel, Shiri, and Yarden. This act of solidarity aims to highlight the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists and to rally international support for the immediate release of the captives." He reinforced the Israeli government's commitment to securing the safe return of the family, describing it as a paramount priority for the ministry.
The youngest hostage held by Hamas
The situation of the Bibas family has garnered international concern, with Kfir and Ariel being the youngest of approximately 40 hostages taken by Hamas on that fateful day. The global Jewish community, along with various international organizations, continue to advocate for their release, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of the situation.