Emily Damari, recently freed from Hamas captivity, was warmly embraced by the people of Israel and reunited with her family. Today (Monday), her mother, Mandi Damari, shared her joy at Emily’s return:
“Finally, I got to hug Emily, as I had dreamed for so long,” Mandi wrote, adding thanks to “all those who contributed to the fight to bring Emily home and supported us during this time.”
A Glimpse of Strength, Determination, and Charisma
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Amid the uncertainty and mixed feelings accompanying the first phase of the hostage releases, Mandi’s words about Emily’s health have brought widespread relief and joy: “With immense relief, I can share that Emily’s medical condition is far better than we expected,” Mandi announced. She described the emotions of watching Emily’s release: “It was an incredible joy to witness, along with the whole world, a glimpse of Emily’s strength, determination, and charisma during her release.”
A Symbol of Courage
As a tribute to Emily’s bravery, a new icon featuring a bandaged hand was launched online. The icon symbolizes the heroism of the freed hostages and underscores the urgency of continuing efforts to release the remaining captives.
The icon was published on the Facebook page of “The Pipeline”:
The Family: We will not provide further comments
In the near future, Emily faces a journey of rehabilitation, particularly after losing two fingers on her left hand during her abduction. She will need time and space with her family and the medical team supporting her recovery. The family announced they will not provide further comments for the time being.
Mandi also called for continued focus on the remaining 94 hostages still held by Hamas, stressing the need to extend the ceasefire until their full release.