Emily Damari
Emily Damari, 28, was released from Hamas captivity and has publicly shared her gratitude towards those who fought for her freedom. She suffered physical injuries during her captivity, losing two fingers and sustaining gunshot wounds, yet remains hopeful and connected to her passion for football.
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Emily shared her emotional reunion with Gali and Zivi after being released from captivity.
גם אני שוחררתי מהשבי": המפגש המרגש של אמילי עם גלי וזיוי
Israel· 2025-10-16
Emily Damari was kidnapped in Kfar Aza and was released in January.
Uno por uno, los 20 rehenes liberados en Gaza
Argentina· 2025-10-13
Emily Damari, who was freed in January, faced months of rehabilitation in hospital and at a halfway hotel.
What next for the 20 living hostages after return to Israel? | Israel
United Kingdom· 2025-10-13
Emily Damari, a young British Israeli woman, was taken by Hamas along with the Berman brothers.
Families celebrate return after Hamas ceasefire, Trump arrives for peace talks
Australia· 2025-10-13
Emily Damari was captured alongside the Zangauker twins but was released earlier.
Los rehenes vivos que Hamás prevé liberar: 20 hombres israelíes de entre 21 y 48 años y casi todos civiles | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-12
Former British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari celebrated with another freed hostage Romi Gonen.
Israelis delight at peace deal that would see hostages returnedUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Emily Damari, a British-Israeli who was held captive by Hamas, celebrated the news with friends.
Tears of joy and celebratory gunfire: how Gaza and Israel reacted to news of ceasefire deal | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Former British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari celebrated the news of the peace deal.
Global reaction to news of Gaza peace dealUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
Emily was kidnapped alongside Gali and Ziv but was released in January.
Two years after the October 7th attack, Israeli families still live in its shadow – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-07
Emily Damari is a British-Israeli hostage who was released.
Four major Western nations recognise Palestinian state, to fury of Israel
Guyana· 2025-09-23
Ms Damari's daughter Emily was shot in the hand as she was kidnapped from her home in southern Israel during Hamas' 7 October 2023 attack.
UK rewarding Hamas with Palestinian recognition, says mother of freed Israeli hostageUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-21
Emily Damari is mentioned as a released British-Israeli hostage whose mother criticized Starmer's stance.
U.K, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S
Ghana· 2025-09-21
Emily Damari was a British hostage released from Gaza, with whom David Lammy was closely involved.
‘The world is on edge’: five tumultuous weeks with David Lammy, foreign secretary at a time of crisis | David LammyUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-02
Emily Damari, a British citizen, accused Starmer of moral failure regarding Palestinian recognition.
From silence to statehood: how Trump’s indifference moved the UK on Palestine | PoliticsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
Emily Damari, a British-Israeli who was previously kidnapped by Hamas, criticized Prime Minister Starmer's stance.
Starmers Palästina-Anerkennung schlägt Wellen | Luxemburger Wort
Luxembourg· 2025-07-31
Emily Damari, a British-Israeli woman who was held captive by Hamas for more than a year, criticized Sir Keir's announcement.
Lawyers warn Starmer recognising Palestinian state could break international lawUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-31
British-Israeli former hostage Emily Damari, who was released in January after 471 days in captivity, said Starmer was 'not standing on the right side of history'.
Israel and hostages' families condemn UK plan to recognise Palestinian stateUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-30
Emily Damari, a British-Israeli woman, was released after being held hostage by Hamas for 471 days.
Freed British-Israeli hostage says Starmer 'risks rewarding terror'United Kingdom· 2025-07-30
A British-Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas said Sir Keir was 'not standing on the right side of history'.
Seven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run ministry saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-30Ms Damari accused Sir Keir Starmer of 'moral failure' in response to his announcement regarding Palestine.
The delicate politics behind the UK's move on PalestineUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-30Emily Damari, a British-Israeli woman, accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of moral failure regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state.
Freed British-Israeli hostage accuses Starmer of ‘moral failure’ over move to recognise Palestine | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-30
She was one of the hostages released by Hamas.
Hentikan Perang dan Bawa Mereka Pulang Sekarang
Indonesia· 2025-07-29
Emily Damari was one of the hostages released by Hamas during the conflict.
Hentikan Perang dan Bawa Mereka Pulang SekarangIndonesia· 2025-07-29Emily Damari expressed her feelings about the killing of the militant who held her, stating she is happy he is no longer in their world.
חוסל מחבל שהחזיק בביתו באמילי דמארי: "אלו פני הרוע, שלא אשכח לעולם"Israel· 2025-07-14
Emily Damari is a British-Israeli civilian who was released by Hamas during a prisoner exchange.
Última hora del conflicto en Oriente Próximo, en directo | El ejército israelí recupera los cuerpos de dos rehenes de Hamás en Gaza | InternacionalSpain· 2025-06-05
Emily Damari was kidnapped by Hamas militants and later released after 471 days in captivity.
אני בזוגיות עם אמילי דמאריIsrael· 2025-06-01
Emily Damari has told BBC News she is 'so happy' to be in the UK and is thankful to those here who campaigned for her release from Gaza.
Former British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari 'so happy' to be in UKUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-11
Emily Damari is a survivor who was welcomed by Tottenham fans after her release from captivity.
צפו בקבלת הפנים של אוהדי טוטנהאם לאמילי דמאריIsrael· 2025-05-11Emily Damari was Romi Gonen's companion in captivity, providing support and friendship.
ROMI GONEN: Ex-hostage for 471 days asks Trump to help free remaining captives
United States· 2025-04-30
Mandy Damari is the mother of hostage Emily Damari.
UK report on Hamas Oct. 7 terrorist massacre details brutal slaughter of innocentsUnited States· 2025-03-30
