Emily Hand, a 9-year-old girl, is being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, after being abducted in the October 7 attacks on Israel. Her father expressed anguish as she celebrated her birthday in captivity. Vigils and demands for her release have been held in various cities, including London, Dublin, and New York. The International Committee of the Red Cross has not visited her, and her family is unaware of her well-being. A billboard in Times Square honored her on her birthday.
A billboard in Times Square in honor of little Emily Hand who turned 9 yesterday as a hostage of Hamas in Gaza. https://t.co/ykPFKQaGGI
Powerful vigils are held in London, Dublin and New York to mark 9th birthday of Hamas child hostage Emily Hand - one of dozens of kids abducted to Gaza by ruthless terrorists in October 7 attacks on Israel https://t.co/NgQJfqlfQy https://t.co/x74vAzKNNJ
This morning, we stood at the house of @antonioguterres in NYC to mark Emily Hand’s 9th birthday. Emily was at a friend’s sleepover when she was abducted by Hamas terrorists. We demand the UN Secretary General does all in his power to secure her release! #BringThemHomeNow https://t.co/uuIqwSv1AL
This is Emily, she turns 9 today. It’s not a happy birthday though, Emily is being held hostage in Gaza. She’s been there for the past 42 days. The @ICRC didn’t visit her and her family doesn’t know how she is. People were tearing down her pictures after they were postered all… https://t.co/H27yYNLB6l https://t.co/SlcVW9ISTy
This beautiful little girl turns 9 today. Emily Hand is currently being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. Happy Birthday Emily ❤️ We are waiting to celebrate your birthday with you back home. BRING EMILY HOME NOW https://t.co/I9Zk66oYK8
'We'll celebrate when she gets home': Tearful Dad tells of his pain as his daughter Emily Hand turns nine in Hamas captivity after being dragged back to Gaza by ruthless gunmen in October 7 attacks on Israel https://t.co/f55n7jkd7u https://t.co/1kYn8MqvDP