Who is Emily Damari and how was she captured? British-Israeli woman to be freed from Hamas at last - Family face nervous wait for release of 28-year-old

Emily Damari, 28, is a British-Israeli dual national whose mother has campaigned tirelessly for her release since she was kidnapped by Hamas militants in October 2023.

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,

First picture as Brit hostage Emily Damari is reunited with her mother under Gaza ceasefire deal - The 28-year-old has been released alongside Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher

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A Red Cross convoy has been handed three hostages including British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28 - along with Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher - who have been set free from captivity in Gaza

Ms Emily Damari was one of the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas under the ceasefire deal. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The 28-year old, who grew up in London, is expected to be one of the initial October 7 captives handed over by Hamas

Inside one British mum's battle to free her daughter from Hamas: as Emily Damari becomes the last British hostage to be freed after the October 7 attacks, it also marks the end of her mum Mandy's grue

The British-Israeli national was also injured by shrapnel and saw her dog Choocha shot and killed on 7 October. She has now been named by Hamas as being among the first hostages it plans to release as part of the long-awaited ceasefire deal agreed with Israel.

Sole British hostage named by Hamas as one of three to be released - The 28-year-old British-Israeli was kidnaped during the October 7 attack and has been a hostage for 470 days.