The last British hostage in Gaza has been released by Hamas after more than 15 months of captivity in what was described as “ongoing torture” for her family.
British-Israeli Emily Damari was named as one of three hostages Hamas promised to free on Sunday after there were delays to a ceasefire deal which secured the phased release of those in captivity as well as a pause in the 15-month Israel-Hamas war.
The 28-year-old’s mother, Mandy Damari, who grew up in Beckenham, south-east London, has fiercely campaigned for her daughter’s freedom, and those close to the family have told of her “unending torment”.
Lawyers for the families of British and British-linked hostages confirmed the news of Ms Damari’s release.
In a post on X, Adam Wagner and Adam Rose said: “We are delighted that our client, Emily Damari, has finally been released, after over 15 months of captivity by Hamas terrorists. We cannot wait to meet her.
“We request now that the family is allowed some peace and space.
“We continue to call for the speedy return of the other four hostages with strong British connections and for whom we act, Eli Sharabi, Yoss Sharabi (deceased), Oded Lifshitz and Avinatan Or, and of all of the other hostages.”
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