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Funeral for Shiri Bibas and Her Sons in Rishon Lezion

A funeral ceremony is set to take place on Wednesday morning in Rishon Lezion, Israel, honoring Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir. Their remains were returned by Hamas last week amid a broader hostage exchange agreement.

The service is to be held near the family’s residence in Kibbutz Nir Oz, specifically in Zohar, according to reports from The Times of Israel. This private ceremony will not be open to the public.

Details Surrounding the Handover of Remains

The family has shared the funeral procession route and called on the community to offer their support during this somber event.

On Friday, Hamas transferred a coffin containing Shiri Bibas’ remains to the Red Cross, which subsequently delivered it to Israeli authorities. Following the delivery, she was positively identified on Saturday morning.

Context of the Handover

This tragic situation unfolded after Shiri Bibas, along with her family, was abducted to Gaza on October 7, 2023. Initially, Hamas released a Palestinian woman prior to returning the Bibas family’s remains, declaring that they had no intention to withhold any bodies in their possession. The organization claimed that the deceased hostages handed over previously had perished due to an Israeli airstrike in November 2023, and that misidentifications could have occurred due to the bombings in the region.

Identification of Other Hostages

Before the return of Shiri Bibas’ remains, Israeli officials confirmed the identification of her two sons’ remains, alongside another hostage named Oded Lifshitz. The situation surrounding these events continues to evoke deep emotions and underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis within the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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