Hostage Survivor Emily Damari Recounts Harrowing Ordeal Three Years After October 7th
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- Emily Damari shared harrowing details of her Hamas captivity three years after October 7th.
- She described severe medical neglect, including a leg wound that bled for four months.
- Damari recounted a terrifying encounter with a 'Dr. Hamas' and armed militants.
- She called her survival a 'miracle' and thanked God, family, and security forces.
- Photos from Shifa Hospital were shared, depicting graphic conditions.
Three years after the October 7th Hamas attack, hostage survivor Emily Damari shared a poignant post on her Instagram account detailing her terrifying experiences in Gaza. Damari, who was abducted along with her "best friend" Gali Berman, described rediscovering the meaning of "fear of death" during her captivity.
She posted graphic images from her time at Shifa Hospital, where she was held by Hamas terrorists. Damari recounted a chilling encounter where a "doctor" introduced himself as "Dr. Hamas" while surrounded by armed militants. "I was in a disgusting room full of blood, a body on the floor next to me," she wrote, adding that she prayed for divine protection.
Damari highlighted the severe medical neglect she suffered, stating that anyone with medical knowledge would consider her survival a "miracle." She revealed that her leg bled for four months due to 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 dear people of Israel" for their unwavering support and fight for the hostages' return. Damari concluded her message with a declaration of love for life and her country, referencing the upcoming Simchat Torah holiday of 5787 (Hebrew calendar).
She specifically mentioned fellow hostage Romi Gonen as being instrumental in her survival.
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