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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Empire State Building, other int'l landmarks light up orange in honor of Bibas family

Last week, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 14 landmarks throughout the state would be lit orange in their honor.

 The Empire State Building will shine with orange light following the Bibas family funeral.

Disturbed singer David Draiman mourns slain family in emotional video message

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.

 People line the streets of Rishon Lezion awaiting the beginning of the funeral procession for murdered hostages, Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas

'Shiri, please watch over me': Yarden Bibas gives moving eulogy at funeral for wife, sons

Wearing an orange kippah, Yarden Bibas gave a moving eulogy for his wife and children, who were buried together in the Tzohar Cemetery.

 Yarden Bibas gives his eulogy at the funeral for Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas

'Nothing is sadder than a Jewish funeral': Watching Bibas family's last ride

It’s so clear what Dubois meant: at Jewish funerals, there is no talk of heaven or angels, of what a great place heaven is.

 People gather on the streets of Rishon Lezion during the beginning of the funeral procession for the Bibas family

'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).