Damari’s injury turned her hand into a “rock on” emoji and the sign for “I love you” in American Sign Language.

Freed British hostage Emily Damari has said she is the “happiest person in the world ” after she was released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The 28-year-old was captured during the terror group’s surprise attack on October 7, 2023 and her family has described the battle for her release as “ongoing torture”.

Watch as the family of British-Israeli woman Emily Damari spoke out for the first time since she was freed by Hamas on Sunday (19 January) after more than 15 months in captivity. The 28-year-old was the last British hostage in Gaza.

The 28-year-old's loved ones spent 15 months pleading for her freedom, painting a strong picture of the British-Israeli and what her interests are. Here is what we know about "Tottenham lover and best BBQ host" Emily Damari,

Her mother, Mandy Damari praised her daughter's resilience, saying 'from the bottom of my heart I would like to thank the many people who have played a role in bringing Emily home and given their supp

On Friday, Mrs Damari lit the Shabbat candles to mark the start of the Jewish sabbath. Behind the candles a picture of her daughter with a British flag at the side of the picture. Her prayers: that this would be the last Shabbat Emily would be held as a hostage.

Emily Damari among first three hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire deal takes effect, with 90 Palestinians held in Israeli jails also freed

British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, has been held hostage in Gaza for 471 days following her abduction during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Her family, describing her as their "light and life," anxiously awaits her release,

Emily Damari, one of the first hostages freed by Hamas in the cease-fire agreement, is speaking out for the first time following her release.

Freed Israeli hostage Emily Damari is in “much better health” than her family feared, her mother said — even after two of her fingers were blown off by Hamas terrorists when she was taken prisoner 15 months ago.