See ex-hostage Emily Damari’s jaw-dropping luxury gift

Ex-hostage Emily Damari, currently staying at the Kfar Maccabiah Hotel, was surprised last night (Monday) with a luxury gift from businessman Shai Graucher.

Graucher arrived at the scene with a luxury BMW, one that Emily Damari had dreamed of all the time - and gave it to her as a gift, a donation from a few generous people.

"I have no words, I'm shaking," Emily responded. After reciting the Shehechiyanu blessing, she prayed for the speedy return of all the hostages.

The car was donated by a community in the United States, one of whose members connected with the family after Emily was kidnapped, and knew it was the car she wanted - and that's how they decided to surprise her.

After 471 days in captivity, Emily Damari, a survivor of Hamas’s brutal hold in Gaza, returned to the Western Wall—a place that had provided her with strength and hope during her darkest days.

The emotional visit, which marked her release following a significant prisoner exchange, brought her full circle, allowing her to recite prayers of gratitude for her survival and freedom.

During her captivity, one particular moment of solace stood out for Emily. “In the midst of darkness and isolation, I had one moment of light,” she recalled. “On the night of Yom Kippur Eve, I managed to listen to the radio. I was moved to hear the Selichot prayers broadcast from the Western Wall plaza and the prayers offered there for us. It gave me strength. It gave me hope.” This brief connection to the sacred site was a powerful reminder that she was not forgotten, even in her most desperate moments.

Kikar Hashabbat contributed to this article.