Mass funeral held for Shiri Bibas and her sons

Israelis held a mass funeral for Shiri Bibas and her two sons, Ariel and Kfir, who were killed while held hostage in Gaza. The family’s tragic story has deeply affected the Israeli public, with no government representatives invited to the service. Shiri and her children were taken hostage on October 7, 2023. After their remains were returned, Israeli officials stated they were killed by their captors, contradicting Hamas's claim that they died in airstrikes. The forensic report has not been released. The funeral procession took place in Rishon Letzion, with mourners lining the route, holding signs and singing the national anthem. The family requested a private service, but eulogies were broadcast live on television.