Freed Hostage Emily Damari Details Harrowing Captivity Under Hamas

The British-Israeli survivor recounts her injuries, conditions in Gaza tunnels, and her ongoing recovery after 471 days in captivity.

Emily Damari, a British-Israeli hostage held by Hamas for 471 days, has shared details of her captivity, including severe injuries and inadequate medical treatment.
She was shot in the hand and leg during her abduction on October 7, 2023, and underwent improvised surgery in Gaza by a medic she referred to as 'Dr Hamas.'
Damari described the dire conditions in underground tunnels where she was held, with no access to clean water, sanitation, or proper medical care, leading to prolonged suffering and unhealed wounds.
Since her release in January 2025, Damari has undergone complex surgeries in Israel to improve the functionality of her hand and leg, though full recovery remains uncertain.
She has called for the immediate release of remaining hostages, emphasizing the severe physical and psychological toll captivity has taken on them.