Hostage Eli Sharabi sends Trump a copy of his book about captivity

Former hostage Eli Sharabi has sent US President Donald Trump a copy of his book, “Hostage,” which was released in English last week after becoming a bestseller in Israel, according to Alex Witkoff, the son of Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Trump has received the book, Witkoff says, along with a note from Sharabi reading: “Dear President Trump, Thank you for securing my release. I am forever and eternally grateful. Your actions have given me back my freedom, my life.”

Former hostage Eli Sharabi, who spent 491 days in captivity, sent President Trump a copy of his new book Hostage along with a note:

“Dear President Trump, Thank you for securing my release. I am forever and eternally grateful. Your actions have given me back my freedom, my life” pic.twitter.com/3b9gc79vqG

— Alex Witkoff (@Alex_Witkoff) October 12, 2025