Argentina declares two days of national mourning for Bibas brothers

Argentina will observe two days of national mourning after Hamas returned the bodies of two Israeli Argentine children, Kfir and Ariel Bibas. Their mother, Shiri Bibas, was not among the bodies returned, contrary to Hamas's claims. The children were confirmed dead by Israeli forensics, with reports stating they were killed in captivity in November 2023. The Argentine government condemned Hamas for the murders and called for the release of all hostages. The Bibas family became symbols of the hostage crisis following their abduction during Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Their father, Yarden Bibas, was released earlier this month after being held captive.