Shiri Bibas and her two young sons have finally been laid to rest in their home country of Israel, after being among the remains returned by Hamas. The heartbreaking story of this family’s tragedy has touched the hearts of many, and their return to Israel has brought some closure to their loved ones.
The Bibas family lived in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, located just a mile from the Gaza border. For years, they had to endure the constant threat of rocket attacks from the terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Despite the danger, Shiri and her husband, David, chose to raise their three children in their beloved hometown.
On July 8th, 2014, Hamas launched a rocket attack on Sderot, and one of those rockets hit the Bibas family’s home. Tragically, Shiri and her two youngest sons, four-year-old Daniel and two-year-old Yossef, were killed instantly. David and their eldest son, six-year-old Omer, were also injured in the attack but survived.
The loss of Shiri and her two young sons was a devastating blow to the Bibas family and the entire community of Sderot. They were known as a close-knit and loving family, always willing to lend a helping hand to their neighbors and friends. The news of their deaths sent shockwaves throughout Israel.
For years, the remains of Shiri and her sons were held captive by Hamas, who refused to return them to their grieving family. It was a cruel and heartless act, causing even more pain and suffering to the Bibas family. But finally, after years of negotiations and pressure from the Israeli government, Hamas agreed to return the remains of Shiri and her sons.
On April 4th, 2021, the remains of Shiri, Daniel, and Yossef were brought back to Israel and received with a solemn and emotional ceremony. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, along with other government officials and military representatives, paid their respects to the Bibas family at the Tel Aviv airport.
The funeral procession was attended by thousands of mourners, who came to pay their last respects to Shiri and her sons. The streets of Sderot were lined with people holding Israeli flags and signs expressing their sorrow and support for the Bibas family. It was a powerful and emotional sight, showing the unity and strength of the Israeli people.
Shiri and her sons were laid to rest in the Sderot cemetery, surrounded by family, friends, and the community they loved. The mayor of Sderot, Alon Davidi, spoke at the funeral, expressing the deep sadness and pain felt by the entire city. He also praised the Bibas family for their bravery and resilience in the face of constant danger.
The return of Shiri and her sons to Israel has brought some closure to their loved ones, but the pain of their loss will never fully heal. However, their return has also sent a strong message to Hamas and other terrorist groups that Israel will never forget its fallen and will do everything in its power to bring them home.
Shiri Bibas and her young sons will always be remembered as victims of terrorism, but their legacy will also be one of strength, courage, and unwavering love for their country and community. Their story has touched the hearts of many and serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat that Israel faces, but also of the resilience and unity of its people.
In the midst of tragedy and sorrow, the return of Shiri and her sons has brought a glimmer of hope and light to the people of Israel. They will forever be a symbol of the strength and determination of the Israeli people, and their memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved them. May they rest in peace.
