On October 7, 2023, a normal morning in Kibbutz Be’eri turned into a nightmare that would last 491 days. In Hostage, Eli Sharabi recounts the moment Hamas terrorists burst into his home, tore him away from his wife and daughters, and dragged him into Gaza—first through ruined streets, then into the darkness of the tunnels.
What follows is a gripping, deeply human account of survival under ground: hunger, filth, fear of instant execution, and the daily battle to stay sane. Eli forms fragile bonds with fellow hostages, studies his captors, and holds onto one unbreakable promise he shouted to his daughters as he was taken: “I’ll come back.”
This book isn’t just about war or politics—it’s about love, faith, and the brutal cost of hatred on ordinary families. Read the full summary to follow Eli’s journey from his safe room to Gaza’s tunnels and finally to freedom—and the devastating truth waiting for him at home.
