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Eight years old when Hamas kidnapped her on Oct. 7, Emily Hand describes how — three years later — surfing ocean waves and feeling the breeze help her heal from that dark and terrible day.
Emily Hand was 8 years old when she was abducted by Hamas into Gaza on October 7th, 2023.
After enduring unimaginable pain and months of darkness – Emily found solace in the waves. 🌊
🎥 @HaGalSheli pic.twitter.com/xGW8PCOZdj
— Embassy of Israel to the USA (@IsraelinUSA) May 17, 2026
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