Father of 9-year-old hostage reveals what daughter told him after her release

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Published 2023-11-28
CNN's Clarissa Ward speaks with Thomas Hand, a father who believed his 9-year-old daughter Emily was killed by Hamas during the attacks of October 7th. Hand's daughter was found to be alive and was released as part of the exchange of hostages and prisoners during the truce between Israel and Hamas. #CNN #News

All Comments (21)
  • @laoula1000
    At least, this child is living. I wish her the very best for her future. She is living.
  • @funchik93
    This father went through too much. Emily is too young to lose 2 mothers and being held hostage in 9 years of living.
  • @tweaquie
    How terrible for the nine-year-old girl. I’m glad she was released and back with her family.❤
  • @juliaelrod2154
    I'm 56. I remember everything from when I was 9. Of course she will remember.
  • @ZubiaHina-gn6ee
    Yes all the children, all the women, all humans should be healed whether in Israel or ghaza. All the kids' psychological health should be addressed whether from Palestine or Israel. Every human has equal rights and everyone deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and love
  • @AnabananaBeauty
    Even the doggos were so excited and happy she was home <3 their story broke my heart, Im so happy she is reunited with her family and wish her and the rest of the hostages all the healing in the world.
  • @jeanlilley3139
    I am so sorry for your loss and glad your daughter is home.
  • @gingerjones111
    She has PTSD, you can tell because her eyes are still in shock and she is whispering and moving very slowly. She is not smiling. She thinks she was away for 1 year. Wow. She will be therapy for many years to come I'm sure.
  • @emanahmad8049
    Wasn't this the guy who said he would feel so much relieved to know his daughter was dead rather than being a hamas hostage ??
  • @Anne-po99
    Praying for complete healing for this little girl, and all the families. And those still in captivity.
  • @user-db3vi9rt1u
    So glad that Emily is home with her Dad and family. I wish them.both a happy and peaceful future. Love from Scotland.
  • 🙏❤ from South Texas USA. We are praying for you all💔❤️‍🔥💞
  • @deckieG251
    That poor man, our Irish media won't report on this! Also our government gave him zero support.
  • 😢 So thankful that she is home... Praying for ALL the children in this horrible situation.
  • @weemonsterbtw
    I felt so sorry for this man when he thought his daughter was dead, and for the regret he obviously felt after his original interview. People shouldn't be interviewed when so clearly distressed
  • @truthseeker0987
    This is a real shame when children are traumatised. She must have seen what other children in gaza are seeing; constant bombing, bodies rotting on the streets, people screaming over their dead family, and who knows what horrors