Eli Sharabi: Freed Israeli hostage describes ‘impossible’ hunger and painful conditions in Hamas captivity
The 53-year-old was released by Hamas on 8 February after being taken hostage from his home in Kibbutz Be'eri on 7 October 2023. His wife and two daughters were killed – unbeknown to him – during the militant attack 16 months ago.
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Mr Sharabi was escorted by Hamas fighters before being handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza earlier this month. Pic: AP Photo/Abdel Kareem
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(Left to right) Yahel, Lianne and Noiya
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Eli Sharabi and his family
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Mr Sharabi before he was released on 8 February. Pic: AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana
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