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,

Freed British hostage Emily Damari says she is “the happiest person in the world” following her release from Hamas on Sunday.

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.

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Sole British hostage named by Hamas as one of three to be released - The 28-year-old British-Israeli was kidnaped during the October 7 attack and has been a hostage for 470 days.

The last remaining British national being held in Gaza has been named by Hamas as one of three hostages set to be freed on Sunday (January 19). British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, was kidnaped during the October 7 attack and has been a hostage for 470 days.