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Freed Hostage Eli Sharabi Survives 491 Days of Torture

10/8/2025

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Eli Sharabi was released in February 2025 after 491 days in Hamas captivity, following his October 7, 2023 kidnapping from Kibbutz Be’eri.
He endured starvation, abuse, and psychological torture, surviving on minimal food.
He learned of his wife and daughters’ deaths only after release.
He thanked freedom and praised President Trump for helping secure hostage releases, while coping with trauma.

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Story summary

Eli Sharabi was released in February 2025 after 491 days in Hamas captivity, following his October 7, 2023 kidnapping from Kibbutz Be’eri.
He endured starvation, abuse, and psychological torture, surviving on minimal food.
He learned of his wife and daughters’ deaths only after release.
He thanked freedom and praised President Trump for helping secure hostage releases, while coping with trauma.