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'I'll be back', Israeli hostage told family, but they were killed while he is still alive

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Eli Sharabi told his wife and daughters 'whatever happens, whatever they do to me, I'll come back to you' He was taken from Kibbutz Be'eri on 7 October and spent 490 days as a hostage.

His brother-in-law Steve Brisley said it had been that promise which had kept him going.

Mr Sharabi was told by an Israeli army officer all three had been killed in the attack.

Lianne and Eli Sharabi were taken hostage in October .

They had two daughters, Noiya and Yahel , who were 16 and 13 when they were killed.

One of Eli 's brothers, Yossi , was also taken hostage on 7 October , but was later killed in captivity.

Mandy Damari , mother of former British - Israeli hostage Emily Damari who was recently released, says she needs further treatment.

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60

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52

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25

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

38

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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1

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