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Mandy Damari
Emily Damari embraces her mother Mandy at a gathering marking one year since her release from captivity.
January 23, 2026, 6:56 pm
‘A new first birthday’: a mother’s words at Emily Damari’s release anniversary
At a party marking one year since her return, Mandy Damari reflects on trauma, survival and rebirth
By Mandy Damari
Emily Damari by Mel D Cole
June 26, 2025, 10:39 am
Emily Damari: back to life
Mel D. Cole’s exclusive portraits reveal what freedom looks like for the hostage held in a cage by Hamas
By Brigit Grant
May 10, 2025, 10:18 pm
For 500 days a London shul saved a seat for Emily Damari. Only her picture sat there until today
First there was a rare quiet then Highgate Synagogue erupted into applause (repeatedly) for the former hostage and her family
By Justin Cohen
Emily Damari
May 7, 2025, 6:04 pm
‘Hero’s welcome’ planned for Emily Damari on her return to Spurs
Former hostage and massive football fan to thank supporters outside stadium before kick-off against Crystal Palace
By Jenni Frazer
Emily Damari before surgery on her wounds
March 2, 2025, 8:14 pm
Emily Damari: I’ll visit London to thank campaigners after all hostages are home
The former captive of Hamas has undergone surgery on her hand and leg after sustaining injuries when she was kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza
By Justin Cohen
Mandy Damari and her daughter Emily after Emily's release on Sunday January 19 2025
February 19, 2025, 11:02 am
Emily Damari will have surgery on gunshot wounds this month, her mum reveals
Mandy Damari thanks those who fought for her daughter's release as she's honoured at the Peres Centre
By Michelle Rosenberg
Pic: Courtesy Emily Cohen
January 22, 2025, 4:52 pm
‘Iconic lioness Emily Damari sent me a message I’ll treasure forever’
EXCLUSIVE: Emily Cohen has never met the 28-year-old former hostage, but alongside her mother Mandy Damari she was front and centre in the 15-month fight to bring her home
By Michelle Rosenberg
British-Israeli Emily Damari (right) was set free on Sunday alongside Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher
January 19, 2025, 4:48 pm
Reunited at last! First picture of Emily Damari with mum Mandy
The 28-year-old’s mother, Mandy Damari, said: 'After 471 days Emily is finally home. I want to thank everyone who never stopped fighting for Emily throughout this horrendous ordeal'
By Jewish News Reporter
Mandy Damari, mum of 28-year-old Emily, captured by Hamas in Gaza
January 17, 2025, 11:16 am
Waiting with bated breath: Israeli Brit Emily Damari on hostage release list
British national is one of 33 anticipated to be released during the first stage of the hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, expected to begin Sunday
By Michelle Rosenberg
Spurs and Arsenal fans supporting Emily Damari.
January 15, 2025, 7:49 pm
Hours after hostage deal confirmed, Arsenal and Spurs fans unite in support of Gaza captives
North London Derby game sees moving show of solidarity for 28-year old British-Israeli citizen and Spurs fan, held hostage for 467 days
By Michelle Rosenberg
Mandy Damari. Photo: Mark Thomas
December 9, 2024, 12:35 pm
Mother of UK hostage named ‘woman of the year’ alongside JK Rowling
Mandy Damari recognised by Daily Telegraph after being 'overlooked by the BBC'
By Michelle Rosenberg
Mandy Damari at a press conference on Thursday morning with Lord Polak
December 5, 2024, 11:23 am
British hostage’s mother criticises Lammy for ignoring her plea on aid
Mandy Damari tells of disappointment at foreign secretary's failure to call publicly for aid to the captives in Gaza hours after she appealed to him directly
By Michelle Rosenberg
Bring Her Home: Emily Damari
October 18, 2024, 4:11 pm
Thousands of posters go up highlighting plight of British hostage Emily Damari
Campaign follows Emily's mother Mandy's visit to London, meeting in Downing Street and speech at the Hyde Park first anniversary vigil for 7 October
By Michelle Rosenberg
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