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The Bibas family remains hostages in Gaza. A nation is hoping against hope for their return.

JL;DR SUMMARY The plight of the Bibas family, held hostage in Gaza since October 7, 2023, has become a poignant symbol of hope and tragedy for Israelis and their global supporters. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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HamasGazaCeasefireHostagesIsraeli ConflictIsraeli HostagesSymbolismInternational SupportBibas FamilyEmotional Impact

Places mentioned

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"Graffiti of the family including one piece in Tel Aviv showing the older brother pushing a stroller with the words, Ariel will never be the same again has appeared all over Israels streets."
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"The faces of the Bibas family were burned into the consciousnesses of many beginning on Oct. 7, when footage spread of a terrified Shiri clutching the two young boys as they were abducted to Gaza."
New York City, New York, United States
"Participants in the Israel parade in New York City demand the release of Hamas hostage Kfir Bibas, June 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)"
Dallas, Texas, United States
"Natalie Solomon, who works at a Jewish school in Dallas, said she recognized that outsized attention is paid to the Bibas family - but said its because the Jewish people have become wrapped up in their fate."

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