Argentina announced two days of national mourning on Thursday after the bodies of two Israeli Argentine children who had been taken hostage by Hamas were handed over by the group.

Members of the Jewish community sing the Israeli anthem while gathering in support of relatives of the hostages and victims of the October 7 massacre and to demand Hamas release

The Israeli foreign minister expressed appreciation for Buenos Aires's decision to declare two days of national mourning for the Bibas children.

Relatives of hostages and victims of the October 7 massacre cry during an event organized by the Jewish community to demand Hamas release the remaining hostages, in Buenos Aires, Argentina,

Iair Horn is a dual citizen of Argentina and Israel who was freed after 498 days in captivity at the hands of Hamas.

Argentina declares 2 days of mourning as terror group returns bodies of dual-citizens Ariel, 4, and baby Kfir, along with body that Hamas falsely claimed was mother Shiri Bibas

Argentina announced two days of national mourning on Thursday after the bodies of two Israeli Argentine children who had been taken hostage by Hamas were handed over by the group.Hamas delivered the bodies of four hostages on Thursday,

Within the Argentine political scene, politicians are debating a bill proposed by Buenos Aires City lawmaker Yamil Santoro, who seeks to rename "Palestine Street" to "Bibas Family Street."The proposed plans to rename the street come after it was announced that Shiri Bibas and her two young sons Kfir and Ariel Bibas were murdered in Gaza captivity.On X, he wrote: "We are presenting a bill to rename ‘Palestine Street’ as ‘Bibas Family Street.’ It is essential to remember and honor the victims of terrorism."Argentine media reports suggest that Milei supports this initiative, but the decision lies with the Buenos Aires Legislature, where there are differing views.Some argue that "Palestine Street" is unrelated to Hamas and that the street should not be renamed, instead recommending that a park or public space should be dedicated to remembering the Bibas children.A blossoming relationship with IsraelArgentina's President Javier Milei's relationship with Israel has allowed for rapid policy decisions, including the national designation of Hamas as a terrorist organization. The nation has also allegedly ceased recognizing Palestine as an independent state in United Nations votes, Argentine media reported.Argentine ambassadors in neighboring nations, including Argentine Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Facundo Vila, have received criticism and complaints on Argentina’s position, including the proposed relocation of the Argentine embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, where Ambassador Wahnish is already based.

Argentinian president Javier Milei is expected to declare a national day of mourning for the Bibas brothers, who held Argentine citizenship.

The pro-Palestine terrorist organization Hamas released three Israeli hostages ... The Horn family emigrated from Argentina years ago. In Buenos Aires, Yair Horn was an avid fan of Atlanta ...

As long as hostages remain in Gaza, none of us is truly free. Iair Horn is a dual citizen of Argentina and Israel who was freed after 498 days in captivity at the hands of Hamas.

A member of the Jewish community raises his hand in support of relatives of the hostages and victims of the October 7 massacre and to demand Hamas release the remaining