Grieving Father Marks Three Years Since Hamas Attack

In his social media post, Bibas wrote, "Sorry Shiri, Ariel and Kfir. Sorry that you are up there and I am here. I love you the most in the world, always in the world." According to Kipa, Bibas was held hostage by the terrorist organization Hamas for 484 days and was released in February 2025, while his wife and children were murdered in captivity and brought to Israel for burial that same month. Other reports note that the family was among approximately 240 people abducted during the October 7 massacre.

The emotional post also follows a recent public dispute involving the family. According to Srugim, journalist Yinon Magal recently criticized Yarden's sister, Ofri Bibas, suggesting she should apologize to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ofri Bibas responded defiantly to the criticism, stating that the only ones she will ask for forgiveness from until the day she dies are Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir.