Emily Damari remains hostage in Gaza after over a year
- Emily Damari, a British hostage, has been held by Hamas for over a year since her abduction in October 2023.
- The conditions faced by hostages include torture, lack of sanitation, and severe malnutrition.
- Public and political calls for action have intensified to secure the release of Emily and other hostages.
In October 2023, Emily Damari, a 28-year-old British citizen, was abducted by Hamas during an unexpected attack in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, Israel. Since her abduction, she has been the only British hostage confirmed to be held in Gaza, triggering a wave of public concern and calls for action from her family and the broader community. Emily's case has garnered significant media attention as well as efforts from her mother to engage political figures in the UK, notably Keir Starmer, to advocate for her release. Throughout her captivity, it has been reported that hostages, including Emily, have suffered extreme conditions: many have been tortured, sexually assaulted, and denied access to basic sanitation. Reports surrounding the plight of repatriated hostages have unveiled the horrors experienced—becoming increasingly dire, with signs of malnutrition and dehydration commonplace. The situation remains critical, prompting continuous pressure on leaders to take decisive actions that may lead to the recovery of all hostages and address the humanitarian crisis at hand.