- Emily Damari married her partner, Israeli food influencer Danielle Amit, in Tel Aviv on Thursday, marking a joyful new chapter less than two years after her release from Hamas captivity.
- The couple began their wedding celebrations with an intimate dinner for family and close friends before exchanging vows beneath a chuppah.
- Several former hostages attended the wedding, including Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher.
- Damari was shot and abducted from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
- She was taken to Gaza and remained in captivity for 471 days.
- Damari was released on January 19, 2025, together with Gonen and Steinbrecher.
- Damari met Amit in the months following her release.
- The couple publicly confirmed their relationship on June 1, 2025, and became engaged in January 2026, one year after Damari returned home.
- They married on Thursday evening at Sheva Hall in Tel Aviv.
- Images of Damari raising her bandaged hand after returning to Israel were seen around the world.
- She lost two fingers after being shot during the attack.
Emily Damari, who endured 471 days of captivity by Hamas, married Danielle Amit in a heartfelt ceremony in Tel Aviv. Damari was abducted during the October 7, 2023 attacks and released on January 19, 2025. The couple's wedding was attended by several former hostages, including Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher.13567
The celebration began with an intimate dinner, followed by vows exchanged beneath a chuppah. Both brides wore custom designs by Israeli designer Oria Azran, with Amit in an off-the-shoulder lace gown and Damari in an ivory double-breasted suit. Their dog, Mayo, was also part of the ceremony.2
Guests were asked to avoid red clothing, a nod to Damari's dislike for the color associated with the Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv. The wedding took place at Sheva Hall, surrounded by close friends and family, including notable figures like Aviv Geffen and Maya Wertheimer.9
Damari and Amit's relationship blossomed after Damari's release, with the couple publicly confirming their romance in June 2025 and getting engaged in January 2026. Damari proposed to Amit at a celebratory event marking one year since her return, showcasing their deep bond forged through adversity.8
“The couple's dog Mayo joined the ceremony, and several former hostages attended, including Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher. Guests were asked not to wear red, a rule inspired by Damari's fandom of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer club.”
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