@thetimes: Three years have passed since Emily Hand, then eight years old, was abducted by Hamas during the terrorist attacks on Israel that left over 1,000 dead. ⁠ ⁠ Her Dublin-born father, Thomas Hand, was initially informed she had been killed, only to later discover she was kidnapped from a sleepover at a friend's home in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, 2023. ⁠ ⁠ Emily, now 11, was held captive for 50 days before her release as part of a truce deal. As the grim anniversary approaches, Thomas provides a rare insight into his daughter's recovery and explains why they never speak about the atrocity that scarred their lives. ⁠ ⁠ #hamas #october7 #israel #worldnews #ireland

user723530627733 :

So sorry as a nation we are a disgrace 💚

Teatime155 :

Thank goodness Emily is home. You are not alone, all the Am 🇮🇱 with you. So sorry for your losses and yes we don’t dwell, but we don’t forget. Sending you all the love.

dear.michelle :

I worked for a non profit in the US for 2 years that worked to keep the hostages front and center. I am so glad she was able to survive and go back to her family.

Nicky Bright Interiors :

This is terrifying to read 🥺

Rytlock :

resilienceinart :

Poor girl! Sending her lots of love and support! I do hope she manages to find peace ❤️❤️❤️

charlie :

I'm glad you got your daughter back Thomas and I'm sorry about your loss ❤️💙

Kim Pattee :

That was a horrible day...I've watched so many documentaries about that day. So sad 💔🙏

Jessica H 🇺🇸 :

I’m so glad she is home safe with you. 🙏

Deborah Brennan :

Awful. Glad she's home 🙏🥰

Sara Q :

There are many of us out here who pray and think about the hostages. You’re not alone. [Heartwarming][Heartwarming][Heartwarming]

Barney :

Yes it’s sad

melaniebellnix :

That poor baby. I’m sure she will be forever changed. I’m so sorry 😞

irish_chief1916 :

god bless you all 🥰

Vb31 :

How blessed she is alive. Hallelujah

billieannie0 :

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🙏so sorry 🙏

puccicat88 :

We care

Mori :

KeyserSöze :

FREE PALESTINE ❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯❤️💯

Vincent :

Free Palestine 🇵🇸❤️

Tiki :

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What??? Where??

Sock Sock987 :

HYPOCRISY

user22388496909361 :

AWesome :

U can’t change haters. All we can do is love ❤️each other.