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Bibas Family Funeral: Processing Grief While Covering Israel's Hardest Stories
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

Shanna Fuld
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Shiri Bibas: A Week of Grief, Reflection, and Resilience in Israel
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

Shanna Fuld
Feb 22, 20252 min read


Released Israeli Hostages Displayed in Gaza Before Returning Home
Karina Ariev, a October 7 Hostage Survivor emotional reunion with family Hamas released four female IDF surveillance soldiers on Saturday as part of the ceasefire arrangement with Israel. The released Israeli hostages—Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—experienced freedom after 477 days in captivity. They were abducted during the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nahal Oz military base where they were stationed. Before the released Israeli hostages were han

Shanna Fuld
Jan 26, 20251 min read


Israeli Hostage Release Brings Joy, Grief, and Difficult Questions
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

Shanna Fuld
Jan 18, 20251 min read
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