Surviving 16 Months in Gaza Tunnels: Former Hostage Eli Sharabi's Memoir Highlights the Plight of Those Still Captive

Oct 06, 2025 03:59 pm CST

Eli Sharabi's powerful memoir "Hostage" details his 16-month ordeal as a Hamas captive in Gaza's underground tunnels. Released on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack, Sharabi chronicles the physical and emotional torment endured by hostages while advocating tirelessly for the 48 people who remain in captivity, including his close friend Alon Ohel. Despite learning upon his release that his wife and daughters were killed during the attack, Sharabi channels his grief into raising global awareness about those still held by Hamas.