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Ongoing Story· Day 17

Freed Hostage Eli Sharabi Visits Family of Missing Girl, Vows to Aid Return

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Freed Hostages Reflect on Captivity, Life After and Friendship

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Former Hamas hostages Alon Ohel and Eli Sharabi reunited for an interview a year after their respective releases from captivity in Gaza. Ohel, abducted from the Nova festival, spent 738 days captive, while Sharabi, from Kibbutz Be'eri, was held for 491 days and learned his wife and daughters were murdered. The two men discussed their enduring friendship, the simple freedoms they now cherish, and the emotional impact of their experiences. They urged the Israeli public to remain united and appreciate life's basic joys.

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  • Former hostages Alon Ohel and Eli Sharabi reunited for an interview reflecting on their captivity.
  • Eli Sharabi learned his wife and daughters were murdered after his release from Hamas captivity.
  • Ohel was abducted from the Nova music festival and held for 738 days; Sharabi was held for 491 days.
  • The two men discussed their strong friendship formed during their time in Gaza.
  • They expressed appreciation for simple freedoms like opening a refrigerator and taking hot showers.
  • Both urged the public to remain united and cherish everyday life and loved ones.

Ynetnews publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Ynetnews’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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