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.

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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.

Eli Sharabi and fellow captives Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy appeared thin as they were handed over by Hamas gunmen.

Captors subjected the hostages to physical and psychological torment, according to those recently released under a ceasefire deal.

Israel warned Thursday that Hamas must release three living hostages this weekend or face a resumption of the war in Gaza, after the Palestinian militant group said it was committed to the truce agreement.

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