SHANNA FULD

Shiri Bibas holding his youngest son This past week has been one of the heaviest in recent months. The return of Shiri Bibas, after months of desperate hope and agonizing uncertainty, sent a wave of grief through Israel. It was not simply the news itself—it was the painful confirmation of what so many had feared. A mother taken alongside her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, became a symbol of the tragedy that has touched countless families since October 7. The image of Shiri B

Emily Damari October 7 Hostage, Reunited with Her Family Every night since October 7, I go to bed feeling fortunate. As I tuck myself in, I think about the hostages—many close to my age—who do not know whether it is day or night. I think about their families, especially their parents, who have endured unimaginable uncertainty. Today, three young female hostages were returned to Israel. This Israeli hostage release allowed them to reunite with their mothers after months in cap