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Emily Damari Shares Rare Gaza Captivity Photos After Release

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 8:07 AM UTC · How we work

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Emily Damari posted rare Gaza captivity photos on Instagram, marking three years since abduction.
Hamas seized Damari on 7 October 2023 at Kfar Aza, where she spent 471 days captive.
Damari was released on January 19, 2025, after a hostage-release ceasefire deal.
She lost two fingers and a leg wound bled for four months.
In August 2026 Damari married food influencer Danielle “Dani” Amit in Tel Aviv, attended by hostages.

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Emily Damari posted rare Gaza captivity photos on Instagram, marking three years since abduction.
Hamas seized Damari on 7 October 2023 at Kfar Aza, where she spent 471 days captive.
Damari was released on January 19, 2025, after a hostage-release ceasefire deal.
She lost two fingers and a leg wound bled for four months.
In August 2026 Damari married food influencer Danielle “Dani” Amit in Tel Aviv, attended by hostages.