An Israeli hostage freed from Gaza did not know his wife and daughters were killed in the 7 October attack until after his release on Saturday, his British family said. Eli Sharabi was taken by Hamas 16 months ago and released on Saturday in Deir al-Balah, in Gaza.

Mr Sharabi, 52, was taken hostage by Hamas gunmen from Kibbutz Beeri 16 months ago. His Bristol-born wife Lianne and teenage daughters Noiya and Yahel were killed by militants while hiding in their safe room. Mr Sharabi’s brother Yossi Sharabi, who lived next door, was killed in captivity.

After 491 days in Hamas captivity, Eli Sharabi was freed, only to learn that his wife, daughters, and brother had died.

Eli Sharabi's brother-in-law Steve Brisley, who lives in Bridgend, south Wales, expressed joy at his release, but voiced concerns over Mr Sharabi's gaunt appearance and whether he knew his wife and daughters had been killed in the 7 October attack.

The Israeli hostages, who appeared thin, were paraded in front of dozens of masked and armed Hamas fighters before they were released on Saturday.

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An Israeli hostage freed from Gaza did not know his wife and daughters were killed in the 7 October attack, his British family said. Eli Sharabi was taken by Hamas 16 months ago and released on Saturday in Deir al-Balah,