A Special Thank You
Deeply Felt: Ex-Hostage Sends Trump Memoir With a Breathtaking Dedication
Ex-Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi expresses gratitude to President Trump through a personally dedicated memoir, highlighting the diplomatic efforts that secured his release from Gaza.
In a poignant display of gratitude for the diplomatic efforts that secured his freedom, former Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi has sent a copy of his memoir, translated into English, to US President Donald Trump.
The news was reported by journalist Amichai Stein, citing a tweet from Alex Witkoff, the son of senior US envoy and key negotiator, Witkoff Kushner, underscoring the intimate connection between the hostage's release and the high-level talks.
The Personal Dedication
The book, which recounts Sharabi's harrowing ordeal during his captivity in Gaza, includes a striking personal inscription directed at the US President. The text of the dedication reads:
"Mr. President Trump, thank you for securing my release."
The inscription highlights the deep personal conviction among some released hostages that President Trump's intervention and the resulting negotiations were directly responsible for their return.
Sharabi was one of the hostages released from Gaza after a lengthy period of captivity. Since his return, he has become a leading voice advocating for the remaining captives, often publicly crediting President Trump with ensuring his freedom. His memoir, one of the first published by a released hostage, details the brutal conditions inside the Gaza tunnels and has become a bestseller in Israel.
The gesture serves as a powerful validation of the US administration's diplomatic strategy in the conflict and provides a deeply personal thank you amid the complex political and strategic backdrop of the recent ceasefire agreement.