The two Bibas boys became a symbol of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Videos circulated online, including a video of the boys' mother, Shiri, holding her redheaded children in her arms as militants surrounded her.

Hamas on Tuesday said that it will release the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday, including the two youngest people held by the group, Kfir and Ariel Bibas.

Family of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas 'in turmoil' over Hamas announcement, has not received Israeli confirmation; only 3 living hostages were to go free this week, but Hamas will instead release all 6 of phase 1's remaining living hostages on Sat.