Their father, Yarden Bibas, was abducted separately during the attack and released from captivity in February 2025. On what would have been Ariel’s seventh birthday, Yarden published a message addressed to his son. Yarden wrote that ordinary life now feels empty without his wife and children. I’m sure Mom arranged the most beautiful birthday she could for you, just like we did for you at the kibbutz every year.” Memorial tributes from organizations including the American Jewish Committee also commemorated Ariel’s birthday, remembering the young life cut short by his captivity and murder.