Freed Israeli Hostage Eli Sharabi to Meet Trump at White House

Sharabi, who endured severe torture during 16 months of Hamas captivity, will discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire with the U.S. president.

Eli Sharabi, a freed Israeli hostage, is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., after his harrowing story of captivity moved the president.
Sharabi, held by Hamas for 16 months, described enduring extreme hunger, physical abuse, and the loss of his family during the October 2023 attack on his kibbutz.
The meeting is expected to address the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, with Sharabi emphasizing the urgency of continuing or advancing its terms.
Sharabi will travel to the U.S. on a plane provided by Miriam Adelson, a major Trump donor and prominent Israeli-American figure.
The Trump administration recently approved a $3 billion arms deal with Israel and expressed support for its blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza.