Hostage Survivor Emily Damari Recounts Harrowing Ordeal in Hamas Captivity
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
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- Emily Damari detailed her harrowing experience as a Hamas hostage.
- She described graphic scenes and inadequate medical treatment in captivity.
- Damari recounted moments of extreme fear and the struggle for survival.
- She expressed gratitude for her release and ongoing efforts for other hostages.
- The account was shared on the third anniversary of the October 7th events.
Three years after being taken hostage and suffering the massacre, Emily Damari has shared graphic details and images from her time in Hamas captivity via Instagram. Damari described terrifying moments at Shifa Hospital, stating, "I was in a disgusting room full of blood, a body on the floor next to me. A person approached me, introducing himself as 'Doctor Hamas,' with ten more monsters next to him with Kalashnikovs pointed at my head, and I was just praying to God to protect me." She was abducted to Gaza along with Gali Berman, who was with her during what Damari called moments of "fear of death." Damari detailed the inadequate medical care she received, noting that a gunshot wound to her leg bled for four months and stitches meant to be removed after two weeks remained in her for a full year. "People who understand a little medicine can understand from the pictures that it is a miracle I am here," she added. Damari concluded her post by thanking God, her family, security forces, and the Israeli people for their efforts to secure the release of hostages. She gave special thanks to fellow survivor Romi Gonen for helping her endure captivity, and marked the anniversary by stating, "I love you and above all I love life. Simchat Torah 5785."
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