A teddy bear links hostage’s British family to grief and joy over release from Hamas

Gillian and Pete Brisley watched their son-in-law, Eli Sharabi, being released from captivity by Hamas militants, clutching a teddy bear that belonged to their late daughter, Lianne, as a poignant reminder of their family’s tragic losses. The family had endured the death of Lianne, their granddaughters, and Eli’s brother in the attack, with no news of Eli until his sudden release. Despite the joy of his freedom, they were shocked by his physical deterioration and emotional trauma after 18 months in captivity.

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