Former Hostage Eli Sharabi Marks 3 Years Since Oct. 7 Massacre
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Former Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi is marking three years since the October 7 massacre, sharing his daily grief over the loss of his wife, Lianne, and daughters Noya and Yahel. He is set to lead a large memorial ceremony for victims, urging national unity. Sharabi spoke of his ongoing pain and the promise he made to his family, emphasizing that remembrance transcends politics.
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- Former hostage Eli Sharabi is commemorating three years since the October 7 massacre and the loss of his family.
- Sharabi will lead a large memorial ceremony for victims, expecting around 50,000 attendees.
- He described his grief as a daily experience, not limited to specific dates.
- Sharabi urged Israelis to put aside political divisions for the sake of remembrance.
- He is guided by a promise made to his wife and daughters at their grave.
- Musician Alon Ohel dedicated a song to Sharabi during a commemoration event.
Three years after the October 7 massacre, former Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi spoke to i24NEWS about the daily grief he experiences following the murder of his wife, Lianne, and their two daughters, Noya and Yahel. Sharabi is scheduled to present a memorial ceremony for the victims on Wednesday evening, an event expected to draw approximately 50,000 attendees. Earlier in the day, he visited Kibbutz Be'eri for a separate commemoration, where he spoke of the complex emotions and the gathering of families around loved ones' graves, including that of his brother Yossi. He later visited the cemetery where his wife and daughters are buried, noting that the ceremony becomes more difficult each year.
During the Be'eri visit, fellow former hostage and musician Alon Ohel performed a song dedicated to Sharabi, saying, "You saved me." Sharabi expressed that the large turnout for the evening ceremony "warms his heart." He urged Israelis to set aside their divisions, stating that remembrance "has nothing to do with politics." Sharabi emphasized that his wife, Noya, and Yahel remain constantly in his thoughts, and he speaks to them regularly. He described the pain as a daily reality for bereaved families, not confined to a specific date.
Sharabi shared that his actions since his release have been guided by a promise made to his wife and daughters at their graves a week after his return from captivity. He expressed hope that they are proud of him and lamented that his daughters could not be present at the ceremony under happier circumstances.
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