Former Hostage Eli Sharabi to Meet with Trump After Release
Table of Contents
- 1. Former Hostage Eli Sharabi to Meet with Trump After Release
- 2. Trump’s Invitation Follows Sharabi’s Heartrending Interview
- 3. Details of Sharabi’s Captivity Emerge
- 4. Plea for Fellow Hostage Alon Ohel’s Freedom
- 5. Trump’s Reaction to Released Hostages
- 6. Adelson’s Support and State of the Union Address
- 7. The Path Forward
- 8. What actions, besides raising awareness, can the average person take to support the effort to free the hostages?
- 9. Archyde Exclusive: A Conversation with Sharon Sharabi on Eli’s Meeting with Trump
- 10. Securing the release of hostages: An Interview with Sharon Sharabi
- 11. Meeting with Trump: The Immediate Release of Hostages
- 12. Details of eli’s Captivity
- 13. Alon Ohel’s Urgent Situation
- 14. Trump’s Role and International Pressure
- 15. Attending the State of the Union Address
- 16. A Thought-Provoking Question
Eli Sharabi, recently freed after 491 days in Hamas captivity, is scheduled to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump in washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The invitation came after Trump viewed an interview with Sharabi detailing his traumatic experiences as a hostage.
Trump’s Invitation Follows Sharabi’s Heartrending Interview
According to sharabi’s brother, Sharon, Trump was deeply moved by Eli’s account on Israel’s Channel 12 program “Uvda.” Sharon stated that Trump invited Eli to Washington, D.C. after watching the interview.
Details of Sharabi’s Captivity Emerge
Sharabi endured brutal conditions during his captivity,including frequent beatings,chaining,and starvation. He recounted that his captors, members of Hamas, intensified their mistreatment of the Israeli hostages whenever thay were angered by the Israeli government.
Plea for Fellow Hostage Alon Ohel’s Freedom
During his captivity,Sharabi was held alongside Alon Ohel,who remains in Hamas captivity. sharabi agreed to the Channel 12 interview primarily because he promised Ohel he would advocate for his release. Concerns are mounting for Ohel’s well-being due to an untreated eye injury sustained at the time of his capture on Oct. 7, 2023, raising fears of potential vision loss.
Trump’s Reaction to Released Hostages
Following Sharabi’s release in February 2025, Trump expressed his shock at the condition of the released hostages, comparing them to “Holocaust survivors.” Trump stated, “I watched the hostages come back today and they looked like Holocaust survivors. They were in horrible condition. They were emaciated. It looked like many years ago, the Holocaust survivors, and I don’t know how much longer we can take that,” warning that “at some point, we’re gonna lose our patience.”
Adelson’s Support and State of the Union Address
Sharabi’s trip to the U.S. capital is facilitated by Miriam Adelson, a prominent philanthropist and major Trump donor.He is scheduled to fly on Adelson’s private plane on Monday, March 3, 2025. The meeting with Trump is scheduled for Tuesday,March 4,2025,coinciding with Trump’s first “State of the Union” address of his new term to Congress,where Sharabi has allegedly been invited to attend as a guest of honour.
Sharon Sharabi emphasized the importance of the meeting, stating, “Survivors of captivity, including my brother Eli, will meet with Trump in Washington this coming Tuesday and explain to him in the most direct way possible the urgency of returning all the hostages, living and dead.” He added that “extensive excerpts from ‘Uvda’ were transferred to Trump, with English subtitles, and he was shocked again, but also has great sympathy for those who survived the captivity, including my brother.”
The Path Forward
Sharabi’s meeting with president Trump represents a crucial possibility to highlight the plight of those still held captive and to advocate for their immediate release. It is indeed imperative that the international community continues to exert pressure on Hamas to ensure the safe return of all hostages.
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Archyde Exclusive: A Conversation with Sharon Sharabi on Eli’s Meeting with Trump
Securing the release of hostages: An Interview with Sharon Sharabi
Archyde’s Senior Political Correspondent, Amelia Stone, speaks with Sharon Sharabi about his brother Eli’s upcoming meeting with former President Donald Trump and the continued fight to free all hostages.
Meeting with Trump: The Immediate Release of Hostages
Amelia Stone: Sharon, thank you for taking the time to speak with Archyde. The world is watching Eli’s meeting with former President Trump with great interest. What are your hopes for this meeting?
Sharon Sharabi: Amelia, thank you for having me. Our primary hope is that Eli’s personal account of his 491 days in hamas captivity will move president Trump to take decisive action. We need him to pressure international bodies and leverage his influence to secure the immediate release of all remaining hostages, living and dead. Every day counts.
Details of eli’s Captivity
Amelia stone: Eli’s story is incredibly powerful. Can you share any insights into the excerpts from his “Uvda” interview that were shared with President Trump and what impact they had?
Sharon Sharabi: The excerpts focused on the brutal conditions Eli endured – the beatings, the chaining, the starvation. We wanted President Trump to see the sheer inhumanity of Hamas’ actions. The translators subtitled the interviews to ensure President Trump had as much detail as possible. President Trump expressed not only that he was shocked but also demonstrated great sympathy towards my brother.
Alon Ohel’s Urgent Situation
Amelia Stone: Your brother has been incredibly vocal about the plight of Alon Ohel, who is still being held captive. What is the latest you know about his condition?
Sharon Sharabi: We are deeply concerned. Alon sustained an eye injury on October 7th, 2023, and it has gone untreated all this time. We fear he is at risk of losing his vision entirely. Eli made a promise to Alon to advocate for his release, and we are doing everything in our power to keep that promise.
Trump’s Role and International Pressure
Amelia Stone: After seeing the released hostages, President Trump compared their condition to “Holocaust survivors.” How do you interpret that statement, and how can that sentiment be channeled it into meaningful action?
Sharon Sharabi: President Trump’s words underscore the severity of the situation and the urgency we feel. We hope that this awareness will translate into sustained diplomatic pressure and concrete steps to ensure the release of all remaining hostages. It is crucial that the international community remains united and unwavering in it’s demand for Hamas to release those they are holding.
Attending the State of the Union Address
Amelia Stone: We understand eli has been invited to attend President Trump’s State of the Union address. What message do you hope will resonate with the American public and the broader international community in this pivotal moment?
Sharon Sharabi: Eli’s presence at the State of the Union address is a signal that this is not just an Israeli issue, but a humanitarian one. The message is simple: these individuals are innocent victims of terror, and their freedom should be the paramount concern of every nation that values human life.Their immediate release is the only acceptable outcome.
A Thought-Provoking Question
Amelia Stone: What do you think is the most crucial action the average person can take to support the effort to free the hostages?
Sharon Sharabi: Raise awareness; the most critically important thing we can do right now is to keep talking about the hostages, share their stories, and demand action from our leaders. Don’t let their plight fade from public consciousness.
Amelia Stone: Sharon, thank you for sharing your time and profound insight with us. We will continue closely following this story.
Sharon Sharabi: Thank you,Amelia,for giving us a voice.
