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Eli Sharabi meets Biden on NFL game sidelines, thanks him for efforts to free hostages
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Former US president Joe Biden met earlier today with former Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi on the sidelines of a Philadelphia Eagles football game.
“It was a deep honour to meet President Biden in Philadelphia. We thanked him sincerely for his efforts toward the release of the hostages and for his steadfast support of the State of Israel. We are grateful for this meaningful opportunity,” Sharabi tweets.
Sharabi was taken captive in the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, and held until his release during a ceasefire in February 2025. His wife and two daughters were killed in the attack. He later published a memoir, “Hostage,” about his experiences in captivity.
It was a deep honour to meet President Biden in Philadelphia. We thanked him sincerely for his efforts toward the release of the hostages and for his steadfast support of the State of Israel. We are grateful for this meaningful opportunity. pic.twitter.com/H4i2Rnpao4
— Eli Sharabi (@EliSharabi7) December 14, 2025
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