Freed Israeli hostage was unaware wife and daughters killed, British family says
An Israeli hostage freed from Gaza did not know his wife and daughters were killed in the 7 October attack until after his release on Saturday, his British family said. Eli Sharabi was taken by Hamas 16 months ago and released on Saturday in Deir al-Balah, in Gaza.
Brit family of freed Israeli hostage say he was unaware wife and daughters killed in Hamas attack
Mr Sharabi, 52, was taken hostage by Hamas gunmen from Kibbutz Beeri 16 months ago. His Bristol-born wife Lianne and teenage daughters Noiya and Yahel were killed by militants while hiding in their safe room. Mr Sharabi’s brother Yossi Sharabi, who lived next door, was killed in captivity.
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The three men all appeared thin, weak and pale, and in worse condition than the 18 hostages who had previously been freed under the truce.
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Eli Sharabi's brother-in-law Steve Brisley, who lives in Bridgend, south Wales, expressed joy at his release, but voiced concerns over Mr Sharabi's gaunt appearance and whether he knew his wife and daughters had been killed in the 7 October attack.
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