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Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ Memoir Named Jewish Book of the Year
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: Sharabi’s memoir details his abduction and year in captivity, becoming a bestseller in Israel and later in the USA.
WHO: Eli Sharabi
WHAT: Memoir named Jewish book of the year
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 3:21 AM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: To highlight his experiences during captivity
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