‘I’ve returned to my beloved life,’ freed British-Israeli hostage says after release from Gaza

Emily Damari, a British-Israeli national, was among the first three hostages freed from Gaza by Hamas as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel after 15 months in captivity. She expressed gratitude to her family and supporters, and joy at being reunited with loved ones, despite losing two fingers during her abduction. Celebrations ensued in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank as the ceasefire saw the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails and families returning home, marking the end of a violent conflict that resulted in significant casualties and displacement.

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