What is bibas family?

The Bibas family, consisting of Yarden Bibas, his wife Shiri Bibas, and their two young children, Ariel Bibas and Kfir Bibas, were kidnapped from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 attacks on Israel. Their abduction and subsequent fate have garnered international attention. Initially, Hamas claimed that Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir were killed in an Israeli airstrike, which the IDF has disputed. There have been conflicting reports regarding their whereabouts, with some sources indicating they were handed over to another Palestinian faction in Khan Younis. As of late 2023 and early 2024, their exact location and condition remain unknown, causing immense distress and concern for their family and supporters. The Bibas family's plight has become a symbol of the civilian suffering resulting from the conflict.