Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with former Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi Sunday evening, offering his condolences to the bereaved father and husband, while also lamenting his 16 months in captivity.

“I welcome your return home. I know that you are enduring difficult days. My wife and I would like to console you on your terrible loss – of Lianne, Noiya and Yahel, and your brother Yossi,” Netanyahu said.

Sharabi’s wife, Lianne, and the couple’s two daughters were murdered by Hamas terrorists during the invasion of October 7th, 2023.