Israel mourns Shiri Bibas and her two sons' deaths

Tens of thousands of Israelis mourned Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Kfir and Ariel, who were killed in captivity in Gaza. Their bodies were returned earlier this month as part of a cease-fire deal following the October 2023 Hamas attack. The Bibas family has become a symbol of the ongoing grief in Israel. Shiri's husband, Yarden, was released in a separate handover and spoke at the funeral, expressing sorrow for not being able to protect his family. The burial took place near Kibbutz Nir Oz, where the family lived. Many attendees wore orange and Batman costumes, honoring the boys' memory. The tragedy has sparked calls for accountability regarding the handling of hostages during the conflict.