Israel mourns as Hamas returns remains of mother and two children abducted in October attack

Israel is mourning the return of what are believed to be the remains of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, who were abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack. Their presumed deaths have intensified grief and anger over the government's handling of hostages. The Bibas family became a symbol of the tragedy of the attack, with their story resonating deeply in Israel. Yarden Bibas, the father, was released earlier this month but had not received updates about his family until now. The bodies will undergo formal identification, which may take up to 48 hours. The situation has reignited calls for the government to secure the release of remaining hostages still held in Gaza.