Israeli hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami are set to be released

Hamas introduced Friday the names of the three hostages who shall be launched Saturday within the fifth part of the primary stage of the deal: Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami.

In keeping with the listing offered by Hamas, round 180 prisoners shall be launched on Saturday, much like final week, together with 18 serving life sentences and 111 Gazan detainees who have been arrested throughout IDF operations in Gaza.

Eli Sharabi

Eli Sharabi, who will flip 53 subsequent week, was kidnapped from his dwelling in Kibbutz Be’eri. In the course of the bloodbath on Oct. 7, 2023, Eli misplaced his whole instant household — his spouse, Lian, and his two daughters, Yahel and Noya, have been murdered by Hamas terrorists. His brother, Yossi Sharabi, was additionally kidnapped on Oct. 7 and was later declared useless whereas in captivity after the IDF attacked close to the constructing the place he was held. His physique continues to be being held in Gaza.

Eli’s different brother, Sharon Sharabi, informed Kan Information: “Eli is returning to a harsh actuality. It’s like a horror film. Perhaps he heard what occurred to his household and had time to course of it. And if he hasn’t heard, then it’s greatest that he learns about it whereas in skilled and supportive arms.”

Eli grew up in Tel Aviv with 5 siblings. At a younger age, he fell in love with Kibbutz Be’eri, the place he constructed his dwelling and later introduced his brother Yossi to reside with him. His household has acquired no details about his situation since he was kidnapped.”I’m positive that Eli will obtain a hug from your complete nation that has carried out every little thing to convey him again. We hope we will help heal his soul and present him that new life could be constructed.”

Ohad Ben Ami

Ohad Ben Ami, 56, was kidnapped from his dwelling in Kibbutz Be’eri. He was shot and evenly wounded whereas closing the shutters of his home as Hamas terrorists approached. His spouse, Raz, hid within the protected room and witnessed his abduction. She was later taken to Gaza as nicely however was launched within the first hostage deal in November 2023.

A video printed by Hamas on Telegram confirmed Ohad being taken into captivity, sporting solely a short-sleeved shirt and boxer shorts.

Ohad is an accountant and is named the chef amongst his household and associates. He and his spouse, Raz, have three daughters — Yuli, Ella and Natali — who’ve been combating for his return.

“Once you return, you gained’t imagine what fierce lionesses they’ve turn out to be. They battle for you each single day,” Raz mentioned.

Or Levy

Or Levy was kidnapped from the Nova music competition on Oct. 7. He had arrived on the get together together with his spouse, Einav, shortly earlier than the assault started. They hid collectively in what grew to become generally known as the “Dying Shelter.” Einav was murdered and Or was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists.

Footage of the kidnapping reveals Or being taken together with Elia Cohen and Hirsch Goldberg-Polin in a automobile on the way in which to Gaza.

Or and Einav lived in Givatayim, and Or labored as a programmer. Their son, Almog, was simply 2 years previous when his father was kidnapped and his mom was murdered. Or’s household reveals Almog photos of his father and tells him, “Daddy acquired misplaced and needs to come back again as quickly as potential.”

Household Reactions

Natali, Ohad Ben Ami’s daughter, shared her first response: “Lastly, my coronary heart shall be entire.”

Kibbutz Be’eri launched an announcement: “With the return of Ohad and Eli, we are able to lastly take a deep breath, however we won’t really breathe freely till all of the hostages are again dwelling and all of the murdered are delivered to burial.”

Michael, Or Levy’s brother, informed journalist Maya Rachlin: “His son Almog is leaping on the mattress with pleasure — I haven’t seen him this blissful in so lengthy.”

He additionally posted on Fb: “Mogi, we discovered Dad.”

In Israel, there’s rising concern that the current sequence of statements by U.S. President Donald Trump might pose an impediment to negotiations for the second part of the hostage deal and the continuation of talks.

Over the previous 24 hours, following Trump’s speech outlining his plan for Gaza, Hamas officers have begun signaling and threatening that additional improvement of the thought might “create difficulties” for the following phases of the hostage deal, particularly referring to the second part.

This text was initially printed by All Israel Information.