The international community issued strong responses on Wednesday to Israel's confirmation about the return of four hostages murdered by the Hamas terror organization, with particular focus on Shiri Bibas and her two young children.
United States Ambassador-designate to the UN Elise Stefanik delivered an emotional statement: "The world's hearts break learning of the horrific fate of Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz. The world must never forget that Hamas terrorists brutally murdered more than 1,200 innocent civilians including women, children, infants, and elderly, took hundreds of hostages, and committed unspeakable atrocities against humanity on October 7. As we learn more about the tragic fates and devastating loss of life of these innocent victims, we remember this must not be Israel's fight alone, but rather a battle between good and evil, between civilization and barbarism."
"It has never been more important to show our unequivocal support for our most cherished ally, and it is clear that under President Donald Trump's leadership, America stands firmly with Israel and the Jewish people. We will not rest until all hostages are brought home," Stefanik wrote.
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— Sabrina Ajmechet (@ajmechet) February 19, 2025
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace, who visited Israel this week, posted a forceful message on X: "Israel just confirmed that Shiri Bibas and her precious little sons, Ariel and Kfir, were brutally murdered in Palestinian captivity. I visited their kibbutz and home this week. They weren't just names in the news – they were a beautiful family whose future was stolen from them. Hamas needs to rot in hell."
On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron responded to the confirmation of the Bibas family members' deaths with a message of solidarity on X: "Shiri, Kfir, Ariel. Faces of innocence and love. Faces of eternal humanity that Hamas's barbarity cannot erase. France, which is working for the release of the hostages, stands with Yarden and the Bibas family in universal brotherhood."
On Wednesday, President of the Argentinian Commission for Human Rights shared, "Argentina will then declare a National Day of Mourning in their honour. Two Argentinian babies assassinated because of Hamas terrorism." The brothers held Argentine citizenship through their father Yarden Bibas, who was recently released from captivity. "A huge hug to the Bibas family. Today, all Argentines are with you," Ajmechet added in her statement.
— Javier Milei (@JMileiElecto) February 19, 2025
Argentina President Javier Milei posted on X an image showing Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel with the caption: "Blessed be their memories" and "Blessed is the True Judge. These phrases are traditionally said in Jewish mourning to acknowledge God's judgment.
