Israel mourns the return of remains of mother and two young children taken by Hamas

Israel mourns the presumed remains of Ariel and Kfir Bibas, two young boys taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack. Their return, along with their mother Shiri's remains, has brought tragic closure to many in the country. The Bibas family became symbols of the brutality of the attack, capturing national attention. Their father, Yarden Bibas, was released earlier this month, having pleaded for information about his family throughout the conflict. The bodies will undergo formal identification, which may take up to 48 hours. The situation has intensified calls for the government to secure the release of remaining hostages still held in Gaza.