One of many three Israeli hostages launched by Hamas is talking out after spending almost 500 days in captivity, saying that she has “returned to my life.”
In a put up on Instagram, Emily Damari, 28, additionally wrote, “Thank you, thank you, thank you, I’m the happiest in the world just to be.”
Damari is a twin Israeli-British citizen who misplaced two fingers throughout Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, assault on Israel, the Related Press reported, citing authorities. She was mentioned to be in secure situation on Sunday after being free of the Gaza Strip.
“Yesterday, I was finally able to give Emily the hug that I have been dreaming of,” her mom Mandy Damari additionally mentioned Monday in an announcement launched by the Hostage and Lacking Households Discussion board, which has been advocating for the discharge of the captives.
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Emily Damari, proper, and her mom Mandy are seen collectively after Emily was launched from captivity by Hamas militants in Gaza on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (AP/Israeli Military)
“I am relieved to report that after her release, Emily is doing much better than any of us could ever have anticipated,” her mom continued. “In Emily’s own words, she is the happiest girl in the world; she has her life back.”
Mandy Damari described her daughter’s launch as an “incredibly happy moment for our family” however mentioned “we must also remember that 94 other hostages still remain.”
“The ceasefire must continue and every last hostage must be returned to their families,” she added.
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Former hostage Emily Damari and her mom Mandy maintain a video name with Emily’s brother Tom Damari on Sunday, Jan. 19, after she was launched from Hamas captivity.
“As wonderful as it is to see Emily’s resilience, these are still early days. As you will have seen yesterday, Emily lost two of the fingers on her left hand,” Mandy Damari additionally mentioned. “She now needs time with her loved ones and her doctors as she begins her road to recovery.”
Damari was one among three hostages launched by Hamas on Sunday as a part of a cease-fire settlement.
In alternate, Israel launched 90 Palestinian prisoners within the West Financial institution.
Romi Gonen, proper, and her mom Merav maintain one another close to kibbutz Reim in southern Israel after Romi was launched from captivity by Hamas militants in Gaza. (AP/Israeli Military)
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The opposite two Israeli hostages that had been freed had been recognized as Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and Romi Gonen, 24.
