A liberated hostage family is horrified by the “grotesque spectacle” of his release – Irvine Times

Mr. Shabi’s television images, surrounded by Hamas artillery and looked fragile as he stood on stage during the hostage exchange, were the first time for the first time for 16 months, his family based in Bristol was certain that is alive.

Mr. Shabi, 52, and colleagues captives Ohd Ben Ami, 56, and Levi, at 34, looked thin as they were parked by Hamas’s artillerymen at the Stage in Deir Al Bala in Central Gaza.

A statement from the families of Shabi and Brisli and their lawyers said: “We and our customers, the families Shabi and Brisli are pleased that after 16 months in captivity, Eli Sharabi today, Saturday, February 825, was released from The holding of Eli Shabi today, Saturday, February 8, 2025 as a hostage to the Gaza from the Hamas terrorist organization.

“” We were saddened, but unfortunately we were not surprised by the physical condition of Eli, Ohd and either the grotesque spectacle of their release, which should be awakening if necessary to ensure the rapid return of all other hostages. “

D -Shabi was taken captive by Kibibut Biri fighters, a common farm that was one of the worst strikes in Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023.

Bristol -born wife Lian and their teenage daughters Noah and Yael were killed by fighters while hiding in their safe room.

His brother Jossi Shabi, who lived in the neighborhood, was killed in captivity.

The family said they did not know if D -N Shabi said his wife and daughters were killed on October 7, 2023.

Jillian and Pete Brisley watched the broadcast of their son-in-law, Mr Shabi, from their home in the UK with a bitter emotion, excited that he was finally free but terrified by his physical condition.

Britley said he “seemed to be in Belsen,” citing a World War II concentration camp.

The three Israeli men were released in the fifth round of hostages to Palestinians closed by Israel.

They were forced to make statements before removing and being taken from the Red Cross.

D -Shabi and d -n Ben Am Ami were seized from Kibbutz Be’riery, and D -n Levy was captured at the Nova Music Festival.