Who is Emily Damari and how was she captured? British-Israeli woman to be freed from Hamas at last - Family face nervous wait for release of 28-year-old

On Friday, Mrs Damari lit the Shabbat candles to mark the start of the Jewish sabbath. Behind the candles a picture of her daughter with a British flag at the side of the picture. Her prayers: that this would be the last Shabbat Emily would be held as a hostage.

The 28-year-old's loved ones spent 15 months pleading for her freedom, painting a strong picture of the British-Israeli and what her interests are. Here is what we know about "Tottenham lover and best BBQ host" Emily Damari,

The 28-year old, who grew up in London, is expected to be one of the initial October 7 captives handed over by Hamas

A Red Cross convoy has been handed three hostages including British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28 - along with Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher - who have been set free from captivity in Gaza

THE fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has finally come into effect after 15 months of relentless warfare. The truce was set back by a few hours on Sunday after intense last-minute

Inside one British mum's battle to free her daughter from Hamas: as Emily Damari becomes the last British hostage to be freed after the October 7 attacks, it also marks the end of her mum Mandy's grue

The British-Israeli national was also injured by shrapnel and saw her dog Choocha shot and killed on 7 October. She has now been named by Hamas as being among the first hostages it plans to release as part of the long-awaited ceasefire deal agreed with Israel.

Emily Damari, the last remaining British hostage in Gaza, has now been released by Hamas. The 28-year-old British-Israeli had been in captivity for over a year. Her mum Mandy Damari said: "After 471 days Emily is finally home.