SHANNA FULD

Shanna Fuld CEO of the Israel Daily News covering the Bibas Family Funeral Covering the Bibas family funeral was one of the heaviest days of my war coverage. Wednesday began in Rishon LeZion, where the caskets were carefully placed into vans before beginning their final journey. I followed the procession through the streets alongside mourners who gathered at 7 a.m. to pay their respects. The sorrow was visible on every face. Later, I stood at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv during

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

Yarden Bibas, October 7th Hostage Survivor on his way home back to Israel What a heartbreaking week. Across Israel and beyond, many are asking the same question: Will the Bibas family be reunited? The fate of the Bibas family hostages remains uncertain, leaving families and supporters anxiously awaiting answers. Yarden Bibas returned to Israel after nearly 15 months in captivity. Many are wondering how he will cope with the uncertainty surrounding his wife, Shiri, and their t

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