Yossi Sharabi and Iti Sabirsky were murdered in captivity by the terrorist organization Hamas in Gaza, Kibbutz Bari announced this evening (Tuesday). The two recently appeared in a propaganda video of the terrorist organization together with the abductee Noa Argamani, and there was great concern regarding their fate.
IDF spokesman on Hamas video: “I fear for the fate of Itay Sabirsky and another abductee”
Publication was allowed: fear for the life of Yossi Sharabi who was kidnapped to Gaza
In the kibbutz announcement, they paid tribute to the two: “Yossi Sharabi (53), the most loving and devoted father and husband, a family man with a big heart. A man who loves people, caring and known for his devotion to all those around him and was always full of joy in life. Yossi grew up in Tel Aviv, moved to Kibbutz Bari 30 years ago Shana followed his brother Eli because he wanted to live the cooperative lifestyle. He has always been a fan of the football teams Maccabi Tel Aviv, Real Madrid and United. In recent years he loved surfing in the sea. Yossi left behind three daughters and a wife: Yuval, Ofir and Oren and his wife Nira. Yossi’s brother, Eli Sharabi, was also kidnapped from the kibbutz on Black Sabbath.
Artillery attack in Wadi Saluki in Lebanon (photo: IDF spokesman)
About the late Sabirski, they wrote: “We share in the terrible sorrow of the Sabirski family. It was with heartbreak and deep sorrow that we learned this evening of the murder of Itay Sabirsky. His body is in the hands of Hamas, we will demand its return with the rest of our abductees. Our hearts are with the family in their immense pain.”
During the statement he delivered yesterday, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari referred to the propaganda video in which the two appeared: “Iti, Noa and another abductee whose family asked that his name not be mentioned were kidnapped to Gaza by Hamas,” said IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari. “Iti Sabirsky He is 38 years old, his parents were murdered by Hamas terrorists and he was kidnapped. Noa Argamani was kidnapped with her partner Avinatan from the Nova party.”
He also said: “In addition to the fact that we received a denied life signal, it is important to note that I was not shot by our forces, this is a lie by Hamas. The building where they were found was not attacked by the IDF,” he explained. “We know that we attacked targets near where they were found.”
During an interview held yesterday by Thomas Hand, the father of 9-year-old Emily Hand, who was released from Hamas captivity, he learned of the fear for the life of the late Sharabi and Svirsky. “No!” cried Thomas. Emily wiped his tears and stroked him. “They are from Kibbutz Bari and Svirsky He was with Emily during the entire first period of captivity, nothing happened to him then. Noa is alive and I hope it stays that way,” Thomas added.
In addition, he also referred to Hamas claims that they were killed by IDF bombings, claims which the IDF spokesman denied last night: “Of course they blame the IDF. Why won’t they do it? This is typical of Hamas.”