Emily Damari's moving message: "My scars represent freedom and hope"

Emily Demari, who was released from Hamas captivity, shared a moving post on social media where she expresses gratitude for the support she received and shares her experience coping with the physical injuries she sustained on October 7.

"On October 7, I was shot in the hand and leg, and last week I finally underwent surgery that will help alleviate the pain," Demari wrote. "I embrace my hand, my leg, and my scars – for me they represent freedom, hope, and strength."

Demari expressed a deep sense of gratitude in her post, writing: "I thank God, the IDF, and everyone who fought to give me back my life." She concluded with a call: "Now let's bring all the hostages home."

Demari's post received thousands of responses and shares, with many users expressing support and appreciation for the strength and optimism she displays despite the severe trauma she experienced in captivity. Many users have turned the symbol of Emily's injured hand into a symbol of power and resilience.

Demari recently underwent a series of surgeries to repair the damage to her hand and other injuries, including damage caused by negligent medical treatments she received while in Hamas captivity, which added to the harm.

Israel recently announced that it accepted the Witkoff parameters for the second phase of the hostage deal, in which half the living and slain hostages will be released and the other half if Israel and Hamas can agree on terms for a permanent ceasefire. Otherwise, the IDF will renew the offensive.

Hamas has rejected this, arguing that Israel must adhere strictly to the terms of the original deal, including agreeing to an end to the war before a single additional hostage is freed.