The Bibas children, Ariel and Kfir, along with their mother, Shiri, were among the four dead hostages returned to Israel under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The children were kidnapped when Kfir was only 9 months old and became symbols of the hostages. Israel confirmed their deaths after Hamas claimed it earlier.
Key Points
Confirmation of deaths of Bibas family members
Return of hostages under ceasefire agreement
Symbolism of Bibas children in the hostage situation