Hostage (memoir)
| Editor | Tzvi Ben Meir |
|---|---|
| Author | Eli Sharabi |
| Translator | Eylon Levy |
| Language | Hebrew |
| Subject | Captivity under Hamas |
| Genre | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Sella Meir |
Publication date | June 5, 2025 |
| Publication place | Israel |
Published in English | October 7, 2025 |
| Pages | 237 |
Hostage is a 2025 autobiography by Israeli hostage survivor Eli Sharabi, recounting his 491 days in Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip following his abduction from his home during the October 7 attacks in Be'eri on the morning of October 7, 2023. The book was published in June 2025 by Sella Meir.
Within its first week of release, the book became a bestseller on the Israel Hayom list, selling over 20,000 copies in five days and earning a Gold Book Award. It later achieved Platinum (70,000 copies) and Diamond (100,000 copies) certifications, becoming the fastest-selling title in Hebrew publishing history.