Freed Israeli hostage Emily Damari is in “much better health” than her family feared, her mother said — even after two of her fingers were blown off by Hamas terrorists when she was taken prisoner 15 months ago.

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One of the Israeli hostages freed on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire said Monday in her first comments since being released that she has “returned to life.” Emily Damari, 28, was one of three hostages freed Sunday after spending 471 days in captivity.

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Emily Damari, 28, is a British-Israeli dual national who was one of the three women released on Sunday under a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.

Emily Damari's release alongside fellow female hostages Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher is part of the opening phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

BRAVE British hostage Emily Damari has spoken out for the first time since she was released by Hamas. The 28-year-old said she is “the happiest person in the world” in the first Instagram

Mrs Damari earlier sat on a sofa with the mothers of the two other freed hostages to watch on a phone the moment their daughters returned to Israel. In a statement issued shortly after it was confirmed she was back in the country, she said: "After 471 days Emily is finally home.

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,

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