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.

One of the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas is speaking out after spending nearly 500 days in captivity, saying that she has "returned to my life." In a post on Instagram, Emily Damari, 28 ...

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 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.

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 ...

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 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.

Mandy Damari, 63, has faced an agonising wait of 471 days to be reunited with her daughter Emily (pictured) after the 28-year-old was kidnapped during the October 7 attacks in 2023.

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.

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.