Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Freed Hostage Emily Damari Reveals Harrowing Hamas Ordeal

7/26/2025

22 4

Summary

Story summary

Emily Damari, recently freed from Hamas captivity, shared her chilling ordeal with the Daily Mail. Kidnapped on October 7, she desperately pleaded for death rather than endure her torment. After surgery at Al-Shifa Hospital, she was confined in tunnels with fellow hostages, enduring brutal conditions and grappling with thoughts of violence against her captors.

1 of 1

Story summary

Emily Damari, recently freed from Hamas captivity, shared her chilling ordeal with the Daily Mail. Kidnapped on October 7, she desperately pleaded for death rather than endure her torment. After surgery at Al-Shifa Hospital, she was confined in tunnels with fellow hostages, enduring brutal conditions and grappling with thoughts of violence against her captors.