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Emily Damari, 28, was abducted from her apartment in Kibbutz Kfar Aza in Israel on October 7, 2023, but has now reunited with her mother as part of a ceasefire negotiation deal.
Emily Damari, right, and her mother Mandy are seen together after Emily was released from captivity by Hamas militants in Gaza on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (AP/Israeli Army) ...
Freed hostage Emily Damari’s wounded hand swiftly becomes symbol of Israeli defiance Ex-captive’s mom shares photo showing her daughter’s unbandaged hand after she lost two fingers in Oct. 7 ...
Former hostage Emily Damari is seen on a video call with her family after meeting with her mother at an IDF facility near the Gaza border, January 19, 2025. Emily is seen with a bandaged hand.
Emily Damari among first three hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire deal takes effect, with 90 Palestinians held in Israeli jails also freed. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.
Emily Damari, 28, a British-Israel citizen, said she was shocked that the board would recognize Mosab Abu Toha, 32, with a Pulitzer for his essays on the Gaza war after he made light of the ...
Within hours of her release from captivity in Gaza, Emily Damari’s hand had become a new Israeli icon. Damari was injured on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists shot her and took her hostage.
Emily Damari is one of three women released, the first of 33 hostages due to be let go under the terms of the ceasefire. Bel Trew. in Tel Aviv, Gilad Kummer. Monday 20 January 2025 09:33 GMT.
Emily Damari, a now 28-year-old British-Israeli, was released from Hamas captivity two weeks ago with Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher.