Hamas Boasted to Me About a ‘Better Wife and Kids’ After They Brutally Slaughtered My Family, Reveals Yarden Bibas
The heartbroken husband and father of the Bibas family, tragically murdered by Hamas, has come forward with the chilling and horrific words that his captors uttered to him following the brutal killing of his loved ones. Yarden Bibas was taken hostage along with his wife, Shiri, and their two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, during the massacre on October 7.
In a revealing interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, Yarden Bibas recounted the sickening remarks made by Hamas terrorists after they had slain his family. The Bibas family had been hiding in their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz when they were violently ambushed by Hamas militants. A harrowing video surfaced showing Shiri, visibly terrified and in tears, clutching her two sons as armed Hamas gunmen led them away from their home.
The brave mother and her children became symbols of Hamas’ brutal actions during the shocking events of October 7. Baby Kfir, the youngest captive, was only nine months old when he was taken, spending the majority of his life in captivity under Hamas. Yarden Bibas endured 15 months of captivity before being released in January 2025. However, shortly after his release, Hamas returned the bodies of his wife and children as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Yarden revealed that he was forced to sit in front of a camera moments after discovering that his wife and sons had died due to an Israeli airstrike. He recounted the disturbing words of Hamas militants who told him, “Oh, doesn’t matter. You’ll get a new wife. Get new kids. Better wife. Better kids.”
During the funeral for his family, Yarden emotionally pleaded with Shiri, asking her to guard him from falling into despair. The remains of Kfir and Ariel, along with a casket believed to contain Shiri’s remains, were handed over to Israel in a grotesque ceremony. However, hours later, the IDF announced they could not confirm the body was indeed Shiri’s. Hamas official Ismail al-Thawabteh later indicated that her remains might have been mixed with others under the rubble. Shiri’s body was eventually returned 24 hours later.
Israeli officials have since stated that forensic evidence reveals Bibas’ children were murdered by their captors. In a heartfelt appeal, Yarden reached out to former President Donald Trump, urging him to intervene in the ongoing conflict in Gaza to ensure the safe return of all hostages. He stated, “I know he can help. I’m here because of Trump. I’m here only because of him. I think he’s the only one who can stop this war again.”
Emotional footage captured Yarden leading thousands of mourning Israelis who lined the streets to pay their respects at the funeral for the Bibas family. In a touching eulogy, he expressed his love for Shiri and lamented his inability to protect his family, saying, “Shiri, I love you and will always love you! You are everything to me! You are the best wife and mother there could be. Shiri, you are my best friend.”
He continued with tears in his eyes, addressing his sons: “Ariel, I hope you’re not angry with me for failing to protect you properly. I hope you know I thought about you every day, every minute.” Yarden reminisced about baby Kfir, who brought immense joy and happiness into their lives.
As the motorcade bearing the caskets passed, many residents paid their respects, bowing their heads in silence. The caskets were transported from Rishon Lezion through Yavne, Ashdod, and Ashkelon before finally reaching the Sha’ar HaNegev Regional Council, near the Gaza border. The funeral was held privately close to the Bibas family home, where they were initially captured by Hamas.
The Tragic Story of the Bibas Family
By Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter
The Bibas family stands as one of the many tragic victims of the horrific massacre on October 7. Hamas militants attacked Kibbutz Nir Oz, kidnapping Yarden Bibas, his wife Shiri, and their two young children, 4-year-old Ariel and 9-month-old Kfir. Following their abduction, Hamas initially claimed that the Bibas family was alive and being treated well. However, in November 2023, Hamas announced the deaths of Shiri and her two sons, initially attributing their demise to Israeli airstrikes. Later, they took responsibility for their deaths, a claim that the Israeli government dismissed as propaganda. The uncertainty surrounding the Bibas family’s fate grew, as there was a lack of credible information regarding their survival.
As part of the ceasefire agreement during the 2025 Gaza war, Yarden Bibas was released after 484 days of captivity, completely unaware of his family’s fate. Just days after his release, Hamas returned coffins containing the remains of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir, along with another hostage’s remains. DNA testing confirmed the identities of Ariel and Kfir, but the female remains did not match Shiri. After 24 hours, Hamas returned another body, which was confirmed to be Shiri Bibas. During the funeral, Yarden led thousands of grieving Israelis who gathered to honor the young family. Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir were laid to rest alongside Shiri’s parents. In a show of solidarity, buildings around the world were illuminated in orange, symbolizing the color of the boys’ hair, to commemorate their funeral.
Yarden Bibas was taken captive during the brutal events of October 7, leaving behind a family forever altered by tragedy.
