Israeli leaders mourn slain hostages: 'Entire nation's hearts in tatters'
“On behalf of the State of Israel, I bow my head and ask for forgiveness," Herzog wrote.
Preparations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv for the release of the bodies of Oded Lifshitz and Shiri Bibas, as well as the bodies of Shiri's children Ariel and Kfir.(photo credit: Paulina Patimer)Updated: