Hostage Survivor Emily Damari Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Three Years After October 7
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- Emily Damari shared harrowing details of her Hamas captivity three years after October 7.
- She described severe medical neglect, including an untreated gunshot wound.
- Damari recounted a terrifying encounter with a Hamas doctor and armed militants.
- She called her survival a miracle and thanked those who fought for her release.
Three years after the October 7th attacks, hostage survivor Emily Damari shared a poignant post on her Instagram account detailing her terrifying experiences in Hamas captivity. Damari described being abducted into Gaza on Simchat Torah, recalling the moments she rediscovered the meaning of "fear of death" alongside her best friend, Gali Berman.
Damari posted graphic images from her time at Shifa Hospital, where she was held by Hamas terrorists. She recounted a harrowing encounter with a "doctor" who introduced himself as "Dr. Hamas," surrounded by armed militants. "I was in a disgusting room full of blood, a body on the floor next to me," she wrote, describing her prayers for divine protection.
Reflecting on her severe medical condition and the inadequate care she received, Damari stated, "People who understand a little medicine can understand from the pictures that it is a miracle I am here." She revealed that for four months, her leg bled from an open gunshot wound, and stitches meant to be removed after two weeks remained in her hand for a full year.
Expressing gratitude for her survival, Damari thanked God, her family, and the security forces, calling her return a "true miracle." She also extended thanks to the Israeli people for their unwavering support and fight for the hostages' return. Damari concluded her message with a declaration of love for life and her country, noting the date as Simchat Torah 5787 (Hebrew calendar).
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