Freed Israeli Hostage Learns Family Killed in October Attack

Eli Sharabi, one of three Israeli hostages released after 491 days in Hamas captivity, learned of the tragic deaths of his wife, Lianne, and daughters, Noya and Yahel, only after his release. They were killed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on their home in Kibbutz Be’eri. The release was part of a prisoner exchange deal brokered by Egypt and Qatar, where Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages. Emotional scenes unfolded as Sharabi was reunited with family, while also grappling with the grief of losing his loved ones, including his brother Yossi, who died in captivity. Despite the overwhelming tragedy, family and friends expressed a commitment to support Sharabi as he begins to rebuild his life. The situation highlights the deep personal toll of the ongoing conflict, underscored by the stark realities faced by both hostages and their families.