Kfir Bibas, a baby held captive by Hamas in Gaza, turned one year old, spending a quarter of his life in captivity. The world rallied to raise awareness for Kfir and other hostages, with Israeli President Herzog and others highlighting his plight at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Israeli Knesset was lit up in orange to mark his birthday, and a rally was held in Tel Aviv. The sad reality of Kfir's captivity and the emotional impact on his family and supporters were widely shared on social media, with calls for his release and the release of all hostages.
Emily Hand (9) who was held hostage in Gaza for 50 days, made a birthday card for baby Kfir who turned one in captivity yesterday 💔. She wrote: “Happy birthday. I hope you get out as soon as possible. I understand the feeling because I was there too. Hugs and love.”… https://t.co/02DGiclXaS
In #Montreal, with members of the Jewish community, holding up photos of #KfirBibas, the beautiful little Israeli boy who just turned 1 year old, still under Hamas captivity in Gaza! #KfirOneYear #BringThemHomeNOW https://t.co/LFOmtdoa2l
Kfir Bibas, still held hostage by Hamas in #Gaza, turned one yesterday in captivity. His family members just want him home. #BringThemHomeNow @jaketapper @CNN https://t.co/QlDfRKhlTc
9 months ❌ 10 months ❌ One year Happy birthday, little Kfir. Today, you’re the hostage of terrorist monsters. God willing next year, you will be free and smiling and walking and laughing, in the loving arms of your freed parents. A whole nation loves you. https://t.co/jCtiVo7wHm
Watch: Londoners rally for a symbolic birthday party of Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage to be kidnapped by Hamas in his absence. #Israel #Gaza https://t.co/xsQX5ubK2h
Emily Hand (9) who was held hostage in Gaza for 50 days, made a birthday card for baby Kfir who turned one in captivity yesterday 💔. She wrote: Happy birthday. I hope you get out as soon as possible. I understand the feeling because I was there too. Hugs and love.… https://t.co/ZzqSTv1agk
Jerusalem's iconic Bridge of Strings and the Knesset building are illuminated in orange, marking the HEARTBREAKING first birthday of Kfir Bibas, the YOUNGEST abductee in Gaza. STAND WITH ISRAEL in its fight to free the hostages. #StandWithIsrael 🇮🇱🧡 https://t.co/h85FTYHj2t
Orange balloons with 'the saddest birthday in the world' in Hebrew written on them marked the first birthday of Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage who remains in Gaza. Bibas was eight months old when he was abducted from his home by Hamas gunmen on October 7 https://t.co/QZ5iFZ9WnS https://t.co/FWODYnmLnc
Today, Kfir Bibas turned one year old as a hostage held by Hamas terrorists. As the father of a one-year-old son, I can't imagine the heartbreak his family is going through. The United States stands with Israel until this evil is eradicated and every last hostage is freed.… https://t.co/ZxFnCi8ZRh
Today, Kfir Bibas turned one year old as a hostage held by Hamas terrorists. The United States stands with Israel until this evil is eradicated and every last hostage is freed. #BringThemAllHome https://t.co/ZxFnCi8ZRh
Dubbed ‘the saddest birthday in the world,’ Israelis marked on January 18 the first birthday of Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage who remains in Gaza. Bibas was taken hostage by Hamas-led gunmen along with his family and some 240 other people on October 7 https://t.co/QZ5iFZ9oyk https://t.co/twRNYQZr1l
104 days ago, Palestinian civilians kidnapped to Gaza a mother who was holding her two redheaded babies, 9 month old baby Kfir and his 4 year old brother Ariel. Kfir turned 1 today. He is presumed in Hamas captivity. https://t.co/Q6oiH0uVtO
Today Kfir Bibas turns one. Kfir has been held hostage by Hamas for 103 days. I shared the Bibas family story during a special order hour on the House floor in November, and I’ve thought about him and his family every day since. Today I pray we bring this beautiful boy home. https://t.co/7IlQPvuRHp
I wanted to share the story of Kfir Bibas, who turns 1 today while in Hamas captivity. These vile Hamas terrorists must release baby Kfir and all hostages immediately! https://t.co/R5RbgtHHXV
Kfir Bibas is, or would have been one today. He has been held captive since the 7th October. I am blessed my children are adults. May God protect him. https://t.co/b7efyPeZGj
Today, this beautiful little boy #KfirBibas turns 1 year old. Only monsters would hold a baby hostage! #KfirOneYear #BringThemHomeNOW https://t.co/8uu3WclENh
A child's first birthday is a milestone to be celebrated surrounded by family and loved ones. Instead, Kfir Bibas turned one today while still in Hamas captivity. We can't stop until every hostage is freed and Hamas is defeated. https://t.co/XWFfRLZwhR
Little Emily Hand, who was a hostage in Gaza, made a card for baby Kfir. It reads: Happy birthday. I hope you get out as soon as possible. I understand the feeling because I was there too. Hugs and love. From Emily. https://t.co/SNslDJ2UGH
"Kfir Bibas is not the enemy of Hamas" @jaketapper speaks with a relative of the Bibas family. Parents Yarden and Shiri, 4-year-old Ariel, and Kfir, who turned one today are being held hostage in Gaza. https://t.co/i2Is8X5QsD
Over 100 days ago, Hamas attacked Israel, murdering and kidnapping innocent people. Today, we remember Kfir Bibas, who's still held by Hamas and turns 1 year old. We will always stand with Israel in its fight against terrorism and to free the hostages. https://t.co/aDlkL6vMRs
Today, Kfir Bibas will turn one-year-old, an innocent baby marking his first birthday while being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. We can’t stop speaking out against this evil. Every single hostage must come home. It’s been 104 days too many. https://t.co/5sN74iL9ry
“The saddest birthday in the world.” Today marks the first birthday of Kfir Bibas, the youngest of the hostages taken into Gaza. Relatives and family friends held a rally in Tel Aviv, pleading for the release of Kfir and his family – though we don’t know if they are still alive. https://t.co/GRWWWT1Wq1
Today is baby Kfir’s birthday. He turned 1 in Hamas captivity. I visited his home this week. It was riddled in bullet holes. What kind of evil terrorist organization takes a BABY hostage?! And what kinds of evil people defend them?! Bring him home now! https://t.co/H7nyk57aAD
Hundreds in Tel Aviv mark 1st birthday of little hostage Kfir Bibas, with orange balloons. #KfirOneYear https://t.co/AFiCv90dae https://t.co/sH16K3kFgu
It's been 104 days since Iran-backed Hamas terrorists took hundreds hostage, including Americans. Today would’ve been Kfir’s first birthday with his family. Instead, he’s spending it in the hands of Hamas. As a father and grandfather, I’m heartbroken. We cannot stop fighting to… https://t.co/HNwMGjhnZf
Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage, is one year old today. Zero sympathy for Palestinians until he and other hostages are released! _ https://t.co/BHrc7IbQQ1
Kfir Bibas was just 9 months old when he was kidnapped from his home by Hamas terrorists. Today, he will turn one while being held hostage by Hamas. Kfir Bibas, and every Israeli held captive, must be released. https://t.co/9ZYbgMlDa2
A message from children across Israel to Kfir Bibas who turned one today in captivity: “We wish you were here ” #KfirOneYear https://t.co/iP6TjzExIO
Speaking of ‘little children’ @ICRC, have you seen this beautiful red-haired little boy? His name is #KfirBiba. It’s actually his birthday today! He just turned 1 and has spent 1/4 of his life under Hamas captivity in Gaza. #KfirOneYear cc. @ICRCPresident @ICRC_ilot https://t.co/rJYATsIUFL https://t.co/uxVovA5r9Y
Kfir Bibas turns one year old today. He has spent a quarter of his life in Hamas captivity. We will not forget him and the remaining hostages, including Americans, who are still in terrorist hands. I pray every day for their safe release. https://t.co/g6k7UfTYs6
Hundreds in Tel Aviv mark first birthday of redheaded hostage Kfir Bibas https://t.co/mtdeXSpM3c
Kfir Bibas turns one today in Hamas captivity. Bring him home. https://t.co/PMqbopnUjc
Today Kfir Bibas turned one. He is one of over a hundred hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza. We must #BringThemHome. https://t.co/qSk0Z3vMqP
Hard to find the words to describe the reality we are living in. 136 hostages age 1-85, held by a terrorists organisation in horrific conditions where we know they are being abused in a number of ways — including sexually. Today, the youngest hostage Kfir Bibas turns 1. No… https://t.co/MxtmzFWKQm
The Israeli Knesset is lit up orange to mark the 1st birthday of Kfir Bibas, the red-headed baby who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7th and is still being held hostage in Gaza after more than 100 days. https://t.co/hOU5WXJaGN
The Knesset is lit up orange this to mark the 1st birthday of Kfir Bibas, the red-headed baby who was abducted by Hamas terrorists on October 7th and is still being held hostage in Gaza after more than 100 days. https://t.co/sV9wZY3UBc
Israeli Hostage Baby, Kfir Bibas, Turns One Year Old in Hamas Captivity https://t.co/oAi6sVBO5A via @BreitbartNews
The youngest hostage, Kfir Bibas, is turning 1 today. Bring Kfir back home! https://t.co/Gi1tdrLrbv
today is the saddest birthday in the world as Kfir Bibas turns one-year-old while being held captive in Gaza for over 100 days by hamas terrorists. https://t.co/tBqZYNOG12
Israeli Knesset: Kfir Bibas, held by Hamas terrorists, is one-year-old today https://t.co/XtouLeON50
His name is Kfir Bibas, and he is the youngest of the 253 hostages taken into Gaza by Hamas and other militant groups during the terror attacks against Israel on October 7. https://t.co/IifeOoAYsj
Kfir Bibas is turning 1, today. It will be the saddest birthday in the world 🧡 Yahav Draizin from Cracker TLV firm created this digital art to raise awareness and demand that Kfir, his family and all hostages be free NOW! https://t.co/EMURm61gbA
Somewhere in Gaza, there’s a one year old baby who doesn’t even know it’s his birthday today. Instead of a cake and toys, Kfir Bibas is surrounded by terrorists and darkness. Watch Jimmy Miller, a cousin of the Bibas family share his loved ones’ horrific experience.… https://t.co/9JgEoqF5rs
Kfir Bibas was abducted from his home by Hamas on October 7th. His 1st birthday is today. Perhaps all those people who have been so vocal about this conflict can ask why Hamas don’t simply release him now? https://t.co/dMwTQgN5gI
Kfir Bibas, the world’s youngest hostage, is spending his first birthday in captivity. #KfirOneYear #BringThemHomeNow https://t.co/6nahpIFKNy
We wish we could wish Kfir Bibas a Happy Birthday but his first birthday is anything but happy. Today Kfir is marking his first birthday as a hostage in Gaza. Share this and demand that Kfir and all of the hostages are freed. #KfirOneYear #BringThemAllHome https://t.co/HDnMQfbBq8
Today is the first birthday of sweet, little Kfir Bibas. Captured by Hamas terrorists, he has spent more than 1/3 of his life in captivity. His 4-year-old brother, Ariel; his mom, Shiri; and his dad, Yarden were also taken. My daughter and I pray for this little baby every… https://t.co/dwA3NALgSg
After more than 100 days in captivity, Kfir turns 1 today. But there are no candles. Instead of being at home with his family, he’s spending his birthday at the mercy of Hamas terrorists. There’s no news of how he’s doing or if he’s receiving the food & care he needs. Taking a… https://t.co/yXE1bljpAr
Hamas’s youngest hostage spends 1st birthday in captivity https://t.co/ZaR6vR50QJ
Today, somewhere in Gaza, baby Kfir will mark his first birthday as a hostage. Share this photo with the #KfirOneYear, and help us raise awareness for Kfir and all of the hostages. #BringThemAllHomeNow https://t.co/6HzhkG2J6x
Baby Hamas hostage turns 1 in captivity: "Saddest birthday in the world" https://t.co/ONgnjoV8l9
Today, little Kfir Bibes is 1 year old, still in captivity after all this time. #BringThemAllHome #SaddestBday #BringBibasBack https://t.co/g3eZS5IzqC
Today, somewhere in Gaza, baby Kfir will mark his first birthday as a hostage. Share this photo with the #KfirOneYear, and help us raise awareness for Kfir and all of the hostages. #BringThemAllHome https://t.co/WGbAw6NLpA
Kfir turns 1 today. But there are no candles. Instead of being surrounded by loving friends and family at home, his birthday is spent at the mercy of the Hamas terrorists holding him captive. We must bring him and all the hostages back home. #BringThemBack https://t.co/Wp7N4ktls8
The sad one-year-old birthday of Kfir Bibas in captivity of Hamas (@sharonidan) https://t.co/sCUS67dROS
'The saddest birthday in the world' Our @ariel_oseran reports from outside the offices of the @ICRC where dozens gather to mark the birthday of Kfir Bibas, who turns 1-year-old today in #Hamas captivity https://t.co/rKBU4CN39N
Happy birthday baby Kfir 💔 Your first birthday was spent underground in Gaza. Such cruel people took you. I wish we can tell you and your family that so many of us are holding our breath for your return. We are so sorry that you are the one who was taken and have to go through… https://t.co/iqPYKDtjKz
Emotional celebration marks Israeli hostage Kfir Bibas' 1st birthday The Kibbutz Nir Oz community commemorated the first birthday of Kfir Bibas, a hostage held in Gaza by Hamas https://t.co/m6dJcLPWql
Heartbreaking. Nothing shows the pure evil of Hamas more clearly than continuing to keep Kfir in captivity, turning 1 today. Bring Kfir home now, bring all the hostages home now. https://t.co/9rk0gjk9OL
#KfirBibas has spent over 3 months - at least a quarter of his life (!!) in Hamas captivity in Gaza! We are waiting for him at home! We won’t stop until Kfir and all the hostages are back! #BringThemHomeNOW https://t.co/mzum9tLwBr
'The saddest birthday in the world' Our @airel_oseran reports from outside the offices of the @ICRC where dozens gather to mark the birthday of Kfir Bibas, who turns 1-year-old today in #Hamas captivity https://t.co/cEWSdCWwj5
Today is Kfir Bibas' 1st birthday. He should be celebrating with his family, instead he is still being held in captivity in #Gaza. The meaning of Kfir's name in Hebrew is "lion cub"- share this image to help get this brave baby boy back home. #BringThemHomeNow 🎨 Avia Sagron https://t.co/PuaHCJyDCM
Today, this beautiful boy #KfirBibas turns 1 year old. Except this is no ordinary 'birthday' - Kfir has been held captive in Gaza now by Hamas for almost 1/3 of his life, since Oct 7. Only absolute monsters take babies hostage! #BringThemHomeNOW https://t.co/AIx1LIrFZe
Imagine if your baby marked his first birthday as a hostage in Gaza. Kfir Bibas needs to come home. https://t.co/kfyUNQDhit
🇮🇱 HAMAS HOSTAGE BABY TURNS ONE As Netanyahu faces increasing pressure and criticism over his failure to return the hostages held in Gaza, the youngest turns one today. Israel President Herzog held up his picture while addressing the WEF conference in Davos. Hamas claimed… https://t.co/UV186qASWl https://t.co/N0kpP1u5xU
Israeli President Herzog shared Kfir Bibas's story during his Davos address. After 104 days in Hamas's captivity, Kfir celebrated his first birthday on Thursday. Read more: https://t.co/DVNr5yqHLz https://t.co/f3aMqcUhWH
President Herzog, at the World Economic Conference in Davos, holds the photo of the kidnapped Israeli toddler Kfir Bibas, who celebrates his one-year birthday today - in Hamas captivity. The first birthday in his life, the first year of his life - and he is living a nightmare. I… https://t.co/VtgW3moHLG
It’s hostage Kfir Bibas’s first birthday today, and President @Isaac_Herzog is talking at @wef in Davos next to a picture of him. We can’t let the world forget the hostages or the inhumanity of Hamas. https://t.co/MgR68VcUCM
Today, #KfirBibas turns 1 year old. He will have spent 1/3 of his life as a hostage, under Hamas captivity in Gaza. Bring Kfir back. #BringThemHomeNOW https://t.co/nwrqSh8xAt
The saddest birthday in the world. Kfir Bibas turns 1 today. #BringThemHome https://t.co/CxLZMXV078
After 104 days in Hamas's captivity, the youngest hostage taken by the terrorist organization, Kfir Bibas, turned one year old on Thursday. #hostages | #Gaza | #Hamas https://t.co/lAmA7Fym8B
Kfir Bibas is marking his first birthday as a captive in Gaza. Today we’re asking people around the world to share Kfir’s story with the hashtag #KfirOneYear to raise awareness for Kfir and all of the hostages. Let’s get #KfirOneYear trending worldwide. https://t.co/0j8XUPIJuI
🔴Israeli hostage Kfir Bibas turns 1-year-old while in #Hamas captivity https://t.co/BK1rV66VQQ
Baby Kfir is marking his first birthday as a captive in Gaza. Today we’re asking people around the world to share Kfir’s story with the hashtag #KfirOneYear to raise awareness for Kfir and all of the hostages. Let’s get #KfirOneYear trending worldwide. https://t.co/gAqsJMVvL8
Kfir is turning one years old today. This baby spent a third of his life being a hostage of Hamas, held in a tunnel in Gaza. We need him home. No one deserves this. https://t.co/BLdDaFI3hu
Today is Kfir Bibas's 1st birthday. He was abducted aged nine months. He has now been a hostage of Hamas for one-quarter of his sorry life. https://t.co/fiRYBacHlL
The saddest birthday. Kfir Bibas turns one 🎈 He turns one having spent one third of his life as a hostage in Gaza. He turns one in a world that can't be bothered to scream for his release. https://t.co/74xD0e3Mer
Today, Kfir Bibas marks his first birthday as a hostage in Gaza. Kfir has spent almost a third of his life in captivity by Hamas. Help us raise awareness for Kfir and for all of the hostages by posting his picture and including the #KfirOneYear. Let’s get #KfirOneYear… https://t.co/AYSJh64s33
Today is Kfir’s first birthday. He has been held captive by Hamas terrorists for over a quarter of his life. Let that sink in. Don't stop talking about Kfir. Don’t stop talking about the hostages. Time is running out. #BringThemHomeNow https://t.co/e8eu8lZqv3
‘The saddest birthday in the world’: Hostage Kfir Bibas turns 1 in Hamas captivity https://t.co/usJPsI47v4
Kfir Bibas has been held prisoner by Hamas for over 100 days, a quarter of his life has been spent underground in terrorist tunnels. His whole family was kidnapped to Gaza. Today he was supposed to celebrate his first birthday - think if it was your baby! Everyone in the world… https://t.co/a322kvp3bu
Hamas hostage Kfir Bibas turns one in captivity https://t.co/lxKVU3cnwj
Kfir Bibas has turned 1, held as a baby prisoner in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. He has spent 25% of his life being held in captivity. 💔. https://t.co/caUTIYhk3V
Kfir Bibas is one year old today. He was nine months old when abducted by Hamas. In which world are babies hostages? https://t.co/Ao6kV0DQjJ
Tomorrow, on January 18th, Kfir Bibas will mark his first birthday as a hostage in Gaza. Help us raise awareness for Kfir and for all of the hostages by posting his picture and including the #KfirOneYear. Let’s get #KfirOneYear trending around the world. #BringThemHomeNow🎗️ https://t.co/81o9XPPtgM