Yarden Bibas to gathered masses: I apologize ‘for not being able to come and personally hug each one of you’

Crowds gather to pay respects to the murdered Bibas family members as their funeral procession gets underway in Rishon LeZion, February 26, 2025 (Dor Pazuelo/Flash90)
Crowds gather to pay respects to the murdered Bibas family members as their funeral procession gets underway in Rishon LeZion, February 26, 2025 (Dor Pazuelo/Flash90)

The Bibas family issues a statement as the funeral procession gets underway.

“We have begun the funeral procession accompanied by masses of Israelis. We see and hear you, and are moved and strengthened by you,” the family says.

Shiri’s husband and Kfir and Ariel’s father Yarden Bibas “apologizes for not being able to come down and personally hug each and every one of you.”

“We long for the day when we can once again unite in moments of joy rather than sorrow.”

Crowds gather to pay respects to the murdered Bibas family members as their funeral procession gets underway at the Gan Yavne Intersection, February 26, 2025 (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
Crowds gather to pay respects to the murdered Bibas family members as their funeral procession gets underway in Rishon LeZion, February 26, 2025 (Dor Pazuelo/Flash90)
Crowds gather to pay respects to the murdered Bibas family members as their funeral procession gets underway in Rishon LeZion, February 26, 2025 (Dor Pazuelo/Flash90)

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