Bibas Family

'Days only get harder': Released hostage Yarden Bibas honors murdered son Ariel on seventh birthday

“Chuki, I can't lift you up in your birthday chair, and I also don't get to see you excitedly open all the presents you would have received," his father, Yarden Bibas, wrote.

 Ariel Bibas, who died in Hamas captivity, with his dog Tonto, who was murdered on October 7.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.

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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and former Gaza hostage Yarden Bibas at the My Tree in Israel event in Moshav HaYogev. July 9, 2026.

'Not forgotten': US envoy Huckabee, Yarden Bibas dedicate tree to murdered Bibas family

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the Jerusalem Summit, a conference on antisemitism and Christian support for Israel, at the Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2026.

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'I'm sorry I couldn't protect you all': Yarden Bibas parts with Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir

Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel were buried together, in one coffin, near the graves of Shiri's parents, Margit and Yossi Silberman, murdered on October 7.

 Crowds gather to pay final respects to Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas in Tel Aviv, February 26, 2025

Israel mourns: Crowds line streets in honor of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas

The family requested for only invited guests to be at the funeral, however, the general public has been invited to stand along the roads with Israeli flags.

 People gather in Rishon Lezion for the beginning of the funeral procession of the Bibas family

It's not over until it's over, today will only close one chapter - editorial

Their funeral today will provide closure to this particular tragic chapter of October 7, but for the hostages who remain in Gaza, the book is still open and rapidly closing.

A tag is seen with images of Yarden, Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas

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 Police at the scene of a terror ramming attack in Pardes Hanna-Karkur, February 27, 2025

Fatal indifference: Is this the world we want? - opinion

The silence of apathetic abandonment of Jews is not a new phenomenon, just as the extermination of Jews has plagued the civilized world for centuries.

 RELEASED HOSTAGE Agam Berger is seen back in the care of the IDF after the Red Cross transferred her from Hamas terrorists last month. The writer asks: For hundreds of days, where were the Red Cross or other agencies that purport to protect those who need medical care and humane treatment?

Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal talks 'stuck,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Regarding the release of additional hostages, in recent days, inquiries and ideas have been raised, but there was no real negotiation, two sources involved in the negotiations told the Post.

L to R: US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer (illustration).

Orange balloons released around the world in memory of Bibas family

Jewish communities worldwide held vigils for the Bibas family ahead of their funeral slated for Wednesday morning.

Israelis hold orange balloons for the Bibas family, in Tel Aviv, February 20, 2025

We're still sitting shiva over 500 days later - opinion

There is no moving on. There is only this new life Hamas has declared for us. There is only remembering. There is only fighting to make sure this never happens again.

 Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel, in Jerusalem, February 20, 2025

Ideologically, Hamas's deal cult cannot tolerate the Jew - opinion

ABOVE THE FOLD: Jews represent life, success, happiness, and creativity. Israel represents a bright and exciting future, a rebuilding, and a renaissance. Hamas and others cannot tolerate that vision.

PRO-PALESTINIAN protesters demonstrate outside the Liberal Party of Canada holiday party in Ottawa.

Evil neighbors like Hamas cannot be tolerated - editorial

What is shattering is not Hamas’ depravity. What is shocking, and disheartening, is that this inhumanity has cheerleaders in major cities and at elite universities in the US and around the world.

 Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel, in Jerusalem, February 20, 2025