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British-Israeli hostage taken by Hamas in 2023
Emily Damari is a British-Israeli former hostage held by Hamas for over 15 months following her abduction during the 7 October attacks on southern Israel. Her captivity and eventual release under a ceasefire deal received extensive international media coverage and became a focal point for advocacy and public campaigns in both the UK and Israel. Her mother, Mandy Damari, led a widely publicized campaign for her release, drawing attention from the British prime minister, sports fans, and the broader public.
More on Wikipedia ↗Islamist Palestinian political and paramilitary organization
The Islamic Resistance Movement, abbreviated Hamas, is a Sunni Islamist Palestinian nationalist political organisation with a military wing known as the al-Qassam Brigades. It has governed the Israeli-occupied Gaza Strip since 2007. In July 2026, it announced the resignation of its civilian administration under the Gaza peace plan and US President Donald Trump announced that his Board of Peace had reached an agreement to disarm Hamas.
More on Wikipedia ↗The Hamas commander, who served in the Shati Battalion, was involved in holding the three Israelis captive in Gaza City; the IDF says he and another Hamas operative were killed in airstrikes while rebuilding the group’s capabilities.
The former hostages Yazji held captive include Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Matan Angrest.
The IDF said it eliminated Hamas Shati Battalion commander Muhammad Muhsin Nimr Yazji in Gaza City. The military said he held several former Israeli hostages.