Kibbutz Nir Oz

Standing in silence: Israel gathers for the Bibas family

Because when a mother and her children are stolen from their home and returned in death, we do not look away.

By JACOB SCHIMMEL
26/02/2025
 Ariel Bibas with Yoav.

Grieving mother shares anguish of explaining Ariel Bibas's murder to son

"Then you’ll come back to us and be with us in kindergarten. I hope you buy yourself sweets and a cape. I miss you," the letter continued.

'I won't leave anyone behind,' Netanyahu tells freed hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen

"I am glad I insisted on securing the release of as many hostages as possible in the current deal—despite Hamas's opposition," Netanyahu said.

 THE WRITER and her husband, Elliott, show the fruits of their labor, picking oranges in Nir Oz in D

We are committing to life amid the face of evil

The fact that roughly 180,000 children were born in Israel itself contains a message – 10,000 times chai. Our enemies revel in death; we engage in 10,000 times life.

By HOLLY CIN
25/02/2025

Hostage documentary, Holding Liat, wins major award at the Berlinale

The film details the struggle of the Beinin-Atzili family after Liat was kidnapped by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7

 Israelis pay respect at a memorial set for the Bibas family and Oded Lifshitz, in Tel Aviv

Bibas family speaks out for first time since identification of Kfir and Ariel Bibas

"None of this was deserved. We will miss you forever. We will not give up on Mom, Shiri," Ofri Bibas, Yarden's sister stated.

21/02/2025
Israelis hold a sign honoring the Bibas family, in northern Israel, February 20, 2025

Israel reacts to return of slain hostages, Hamas's withholding of Shiri Bibas

Kibbutz Nir Oz calls for "release not revenge"; Finance Minister Smotrich calls for Hamas’s annihilation; Aryeh Deri calls to strike Hamas with "an iron fist."

 Sharone Lifshitz with her father, Oded.

Super grandpa, lifelong peace advocate: Family mourns slain hostage Oded Lifshitz

"He dedicated his life to helping others," the Hostage Family Forum said, adding that "his grandchildren called him 'Super Grandpa' for his wisdom and love."

 An image of slain hostage Oded Lifshitz seen at at Hostages' square in Tel Aviv, February 20, 2025

Slain hostage Oded Lifshitz's body identified after return to Israel

"503 agonizing days of uncertainty have come to an end. We had hoped and prayed so much for a different outcome," the family said.

'Our hearts are broken': Nir Oz residents stand in sadness as fallen hostages are brought home

The murdered hostages whose bodies are being returned have been reported by Hamas to be four residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, though the families have not yet identified them.

20/02/2025
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