Emily Damari's post
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Emily Damari, released Sunday evening from Hamas captivity, on Monday morning posted on social media for the first time since her release.

"I'm loving, loving, loving. Thanks be to G-d. Thanks to my family, to Oreli, to the best friends I have in this world. I have returned to life, my loved ones," she wrote.

"I have managed to see just a tiny bit of everything, and you have shattered my heart from emotion. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am the happiest person in the world, just to be."

At the end of her post, Emily added a 🤟🏼emoji, hinting at her victory and release, despite the fact that she lost two of her fingers after Hamas terrorists shot at her on October 7.

Emily was released together with Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher, in exchange for 90 convicted terrorists. The next group of hostages is expected to be released on Saturday.

Mandy Damari, Emily's mother, stated: "Yesterday, I was finally able to give Emily the hug that I have been dreaming of."

"From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank the many people who have played a role in bringing Emily home and given their support to me and my family. As I said over the course of the campaign, you are all Emily’s family.

"I am relieved to report that after her release, Emily is doing much better than any of us could ever have anticipated. I am also happy that during her release the world was given a glimpse of her feisty and charismatic personality.

"In Emily’s own words, she is the happiest girl in the world; she has her life back.

"In this incredibly happy moment for our family, we must also remember that 94 other hostages still remain. The ceasefire must continue and every last hostage must be returned to their families."

She continued, "As wonderful as it is to see Emily’s resilience, these are still early days. As you will have seen yesterday, Emily lost two of the fingers on her left hand. She now needs time with her loved ones and her doctors as she begins her road to recovery."

"Neither Emily, myself or other members of our family will be giving interviews or further comments in the immediate future, and we appreciate being given space and privacy to heal at this time."

Emily Damari with her mother Mandy
Emily Damari with her mother MandyCourtesy of the Damari family