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Our hearts — the hearts of an entire nation — lie in tatters,
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in a statement The news of the death of Bibas family is unbearable. The perfidious spectacle of the hostage handover is also unbearable. My thoughts today are with father Yarden Bibas, who himself was freed from Hamas captivity only three weeks ago."
German parliament member Lamya Kaddor shared Under international law, any handover of the remains of deceased must comply with the prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, ensuring respect for the dignity of the deceased and their families
Volker Turk said in a statement This is what Israel is up against,
On this day of mourning, may the melody of Oded's piano accompany us, and may the laughter of Ariel and Kfir Bibas resonate in our hearts. After more than 500 days held in the gates of hell, may their souls rest in peace."
Israeli Ambassador to France Joshua L. Zarka expressed his condolences on X The NUJ extends its condolences to the family of Oded Lifshitz. Today, Hamas completed handing over four deceased hostages to the Red Cross & journalist Lifshitz was among them. The NUJ had called for his release after his kidnapping in Kibbutz Nir Oz in 2023."
The National Union of Journalists shared a message in honor of Oded Lifshitz