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Freed Hostage Urges Red Cross Aid for Others

2/3/2025

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Emily's Captivity Testimony

Emily Damari, a British-Israeli hostage recently freed, shared harrowing details with Prime Minister Keir Starmer about her 15-month ordeal in Hamas captivity, where she was held in UN facilities. Enduring severe injuries without medical care, she passionately called for Red Cross access to the remaining hostages and stressed the urgent need for humanitarian aid.

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Emily's Release Advocacy

Former hostage Emily Damari returned to her hometown of Kfar Aza, where she was taken captive 485 days ago. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she urged for the release of the remaining 79 hostages, declaring, "We cannot stop here." Damari's true victory, she believes, will only be realized when every last hostage is safely home.

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Emily's Captivity Testimony

Emily Damari, a British-Israeli hostage recently freed, shared harrowing details with Prime Minister Keir Starmer about her 15-month ordeal in Hamas captivity, where she was held in UN facilities. Enduring severe injuries without medical care, she passionately called for Red Cross access to the remaining hostages and stressed the urgent need for humanitarian aid.

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