Bibas Family

'I'm sorry for bringing you into such a cruel world': Yarden Bibas mourns Kfir on his 3rd birthday

Kfir, his older brother Ariel, and his mother Shiri were all murdered by Hamas terrorists after being taken hostage on October 7. His father was the only survivor of the family.

 Kfir Bibas, who was murdered in Hamas captivity.
Iranian missiles streak across the night sky above Jerusalem on June 14, 2025, a day after Israel launched a major aerial campaign targeting the Islamic Republic's military and nuclear infrastructure.

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A mural depicting Shiri Bibas and her two children was defaced on Wednesday during a memorial event at the Milan synagogue commemorating victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.

Mural of Bibas family defaced during Milan synagogue memorial

Celebrations at Hostage Square as a release is announced. October 09, 2025.

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Hebrew Language Academy renames orange butterfly to honor Ariel Bibas

This specific butterfly was chosen to honor Ariel not just for its orange wings, but because Ariel is one of Jerusalem’s 70 names, the academy explained. 

 Kfir and Ariel Bibas, who were murdered in captivity by Hamas in November 2023.

Toys for Bibas children at Ben-Gurion Airport to be donated to hospital

Hundreds of toys and games were placed in the exhibit by citizens from across the country, symbolizing support for the Bibas family. 

Toys for the Bibas children on display at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Yarden Bibas: Hamas told me that I'd get a 'better wife, better kids'

Keith Seigel told 60 Minutes that he was forced to watch female hostages getting tortured and sexually assaulted during his captivity.

 Released Israeli hostage, Yarden Bibas, who was seized during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, looks out the window as he travels to a hospital in a helicopter, in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on February 1, 2025.

Yarden Bibas honors wife, children murdered by Hamas in heartbreaking memorial

Yarden’s video included pictures of him and his wife, Shiri, highlights from their wedding, and memories with their two children and family dog.

 The Bibas family donning their iconic Batman pajama sets.

Long Island dog rescue names adoptable puppies in honor of Bibas family

The rescue's founder was devastated by the announcement of their murders in captivity.

 A Long Island, NY rescue is honoring the memories of the slain Bibas family hostages with adoptable puppies.

We must give voice to the women who were victims of Hamas violence - opinion

On the heels of International Women’s Day, let us listen to the voices of women who have endured Hamas’s violence and dare to share their story.

 Released hostage Karina Ariev speaks on a screen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. February 8, 2025.

Honoring Ariel Bibas, Jerusalem's children dress up as orange Batman for Purim

"The case of Ariel, Kfir, Shiri, and Yarden [Bibas] touched us all," the nursery school teacher, Sima Aaharon, said.

 Children dress up for Purim as orange Batman for Ariel Bibas.

Songs from the Bibas funeral soar to the top of Spotify’s charts

Yarden chose to dedicate “Roman Sky” by Avenged Sevenfold for Shiri and “I Thank You Child” by Zakk Wylde to his children, which has soared to first place.

 People come out to pay respects for the Bibas family in front of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, Feburay 27, 2025.

'We're all Bibas this year': Store offers Batman costume for 10 shekels in honor of slain hostages

A Batman costume for kids and adults will be sold for only 10 shekels as a tribute to slain hostage, 4-year-old Ariel Bibas, who loved the superhero.

 The Bibas family donning their iconic Batman pajama sets.

Pro-Hamas vandals desecrate University of Michigan memorial to slain Bibas family

The memorial – named 'The Rock' – is a large orange boulder with the names Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel written on it.

 The Rock memorial in honor of Bibas family at University of Michigan vandalized