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Heartbroken Yarden Bibas Returns After 500 Days Captive

3/6/2025

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After 500 harrowing days in Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas returned to Israel, heartbroken over the loss of his wife Shiri and sons Ariel and Kfir. At their emotional funeral, he selected haunting songs that echoed his profound sorrow, drawing thousands who came to pay tribute and stand in solidarity with him during this devastating time.

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After 500 harrowing days in Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas returned to Israel, heartbroken over the loss of his wife Shiri and sons Ariel and Kfir. At their emotional funeral, he selected haunting songs that echoed his profound sorrow, drawing thousands who came to pay tribute and stand in solidarity with him during this devastating time.