The Scotch & Soda campaign, filmed in Tel Aviv, celebrates themes of resilience, return, and unapologetic strength.

Looking back on the year since her release, Damari said it has been devoted to recovery and rebuilding, describing a gradual return to laughter, love and daily life.

After surviving captivity, where radio became a lifeline, Romi Gonen fulfilled her dream by going on air at Galgalatz alongside fellow survivor Emily Damari, sharing how music helped them endure the darkest moments.

Former hostages Emily Damari and Romi Gonen revealed that they learned their family members had survived the Oct. 7 attacks after seeing an Israeli news segment in which their parents were publicly advocating for their release.

Freed hostage Emily Damari, recovering from multiple surgeries since her release from Hamas captivity, received a surprise visit from fellow former hostages and longtime friends Gali and Zavi Berman—a reunion that only deepened their bond.

She also described fending off romantic advances from her captors, who repeatedly questioned why she was not married.

'I was nicknamed ‘Shejaiya,' Damari said in reference to her captors, 'Which means heroes [in Arabic].'

On finding out she will be carrying the torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony, freed hostage Emily Damari shares message of light and inspiration.

Freed hostages Emily Damari and Romi Gonen raised spirits at the Maccabi Tel Aviv game.

Their visit to Hostage Square stands as a powerful testament to their resilience and the enduring hope for the safe return of all those still held captive.

Damari’s return to her home is a poignant reminder of the ongoing efforts to secure the release of the remaining 79 hostages and bring closure to the families still awaiting answers.

Emily Damari, along with Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher were released on Sunday.

Her mother, Meirav Leshem Gonen, said Emily is 'taking a moment to breathe it in and believe in this new reality' after 471 days in Gaza.