Hebrew Language Academy renames orange butterfly to honor Ariel Bibas.

JPost ^ | Apr 4, 2025 | Shir Peretz

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This specific butterfly was chosen to honor Ariel not just for its orange wings, but because Ariel is one of Jerusalem’s 70 names, the academy explained.

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Israel ישראל @Israel:
A butterfly now carries his name.

The Hebrew Language Academy @HebAcademy has renamed the Jerusalem fritillary butterfly (Melitaea ornata) the Ariel fritillary, in memory of five-year-old Ariel Bibas—murdered in Hamas captivity along with his mother, Shiri, and baby brother, Kfir.

In a letter to Ariel’s father, Yarden Bibas, the Academy wrote: “Of all our country’s orange butterflies, this one should carry Ariel’s name. May it be a small comfort to you and an everlasting tribute to those lost in this tragic war.” 🧡

Apr 4, 2024.
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Do they publish an entomology journal?

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That is beautiful. Wow.

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The Academy of the Hebrew Language has officially renamed a species of spotted orange butterfly Kitmit Ariel—“Orange Ariel”—in honor of 4-year-old Ariel Bibas, who was brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Now, whenever this beautiful butterfly is seen in the sky, we… pic.twitter.com/BOKTnSVioR— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) April 4, 2025

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Have you ever asked yourself about the stories leading to awards of some some Medals of Honor?

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Some must be inspiring