Israel Mourns Returning Hostages

Jerusalem, 20 February, 2025 (TPS-IL) -- Israelis gather outside the National Institute of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv as the bodies of four hostages arrive on Feb. 20, 2025. Hamas says it handed over the bodies of Shira Bibas, her sons, Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz today. Deferring to the families, Israel is not confirming the names until the bodies are positively identified. In background is a sign saying “Remember 7/10/2023.” Photo by Gideon Markowicz/TPS-IL