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Hostage (memoir) 2025

Book · 237 pages · Hebrew · June 5, 2025

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Autobiography

Hostage is a 2025 memoir written by Israeli survivor Eli Sharabi, detailing his 491 time held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip after being taken from his home during the October 7 attacks in Be'eri on the morning of October 7, 2023. The book was published in June 2025 by Sella Meir.

The memoir quickly rose to the top of the Israel Hayom bestseller list, selling more than 20,000 copies within its first five days and winning a Gold Book Award. It later received Platinum status with 70,000 copies sold and Diamond status with 100,000 copies, making it the fastest-selling book in Hebrew publishing history.

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Translator
Eylon Levy

Details

Publisher
Sella Meir
Pages
237

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