Family of freed hostage say he is frail and ‘the spark was gone from his eyes’ Eli Sharabi and fellow captives Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy appeared thin as they were handed over by Hamas gunmen. Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025
British family of Israeli hostage speak of ‘bittersweet’ emotions at his release The family of Eli Sharabi, 52, who has been freed by Hamas, expressed joy at seeing him alive and distress at his apparent condition The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025
Family of freed hostage horrified at ‘grotesque spectacle’ of his release Eli Sharabi, 52, and fellow captives Ohad Ben Ami, 56, and Or Levy, 34, appeared thin as they were handed over by Hamas gunmen. Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025
British family of ‘emaciated’ freed Israeli hostage say ‘the spark was gone from his eyes’ Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami were kidnapped during the October 7 attacks Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025
Three Israeli Hostages Released In Gaza Exchange Israeli hostages released by Hamas, ceasefire negotiations, casualties, and Trump's proposal for Gaza. Ongoing conflict updates. Top News · Feb 8, 2025
Israeli hostage family criticise ‘grotesque spectacle’ of Hamas release Three Israeli hostages handed over to Red Cross as 183 Palestinian prisoners released in exchange The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025
Hamas and Israel carry out fifth prisoner swap under Gaza ceasefire deal Exchange of three Israelis and 183 Palestinians comes as Trump casts uncertainty over second ceasefire phase. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2025
Gaza ceasefire live: Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages – as it happened Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the ‘shocking’ images of freed Israeli hostages as Hamas accused Israel of ‘slow killing’ imprisoned Palestinians The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2025
Hamas to free 3 more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire Hamas-led militants are set to free three more hostages, all Israeli civilian men, and Israel will release dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in the Gaza Strip The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025
Hamas, Israel To Begin Fifth Hostage-prisoner Exchange Hamas is set to release three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for 183 prisoners held by Israel in the fifth exchange of a fragile Gaza ceasefire. International Business Times · Feb 8, 2025
Hamas names next hostages to be released under Gaza ceasefire deal Three more hostages will be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025
Hamas names three Israeli hostages to be released Hamas identified the three Israeli hostages that it plans to free in the next release mandated by the fragile ceasefire agreement, a sign the deal was moving forward even as US and Israeli officials continued calls to relocate Gaza’s population after the war The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025
Hamas Releases Names of 3 Israeli Hostages Who Will Be Freed This Saturday Hamas has announced the names of three Israeli hostages set to be released on Saturday as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange deal with Israel. Latin Times · Feb 7, 2025
Family of Eli Sharabi welcome news he is set to be released by Hamas He is due to be released on Saturday alongside two other men. Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025 Middle East latest: Hamas names the next 3 Israeli hostages to be released Hamas has named the next three Israeli hostages it plans to release as part of the ceasefire deal
Top News · Feb 7, 2025 Hamas To Release Three Israeli Hostages In Gaza Exchange Hamas announces release of three Israeli captives in Gaza as part of ceasefire agreement, with challenges in aid delivery and prisoner exchanges.
International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025 Gaza Hostage Families Conflicted Over Those Not On Release List The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza are trapped in limbo, two days before the second prisoner exchange of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, with many having relatives both on the list to be freed and those who aren't.
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025 British family of Hamas hostage urge Israel to let them tell him tragic news Hostage Eli Sharabi, 52, is likely unaware his British wife Lianne and their daughters were killed, a family member has said.
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025 Families of hostages wait for news after three freed on first day of ceasefire Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ‘our thoughts are with’ British-linked hostages Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifshitz and Avinatan Or.
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2025 Hostages’ families wait for news of releases as Israel approves ceasefire There has been no confirmation on the status of British-linked hostages, including Emily Damari, Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifschitz and Avinatan Or.
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 ‘No closure until last hostage is home’, say families of killed British citizens A ceasefire and hostage deal has been agreed between Israel and Hamas.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024 Family members call for release of Gaza hostages at London vigil Vigil attenders called for hostage deal for the more than 100 people unaccounted for after being kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October