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Cashncarry68 · 2023-11-26T10:36:18+00:00

..and her family. Her story is one that resonated with many people. If that were my little girl, I would never let her out of my sight. I expect her parents realise what a blessing really does now look like.

tpa · 27/11/2023 06:24

She looks traumatised and shellshocked, I can’t imagine how she must feel

the media coverage has an “overjoyed” theme. But I think it’s so naive, or such an incomplete slant.

Topsyturvy78 · 27/11/2023 05:59

She wasn't her step mother who was murdered. She was his ex wife before Emily's mother. But she helped raise her after her mother died. I think that's where she was having a sleepover when she was killed and they took Emily hostage.

Stomacharmeleon · 26/11/2023 22:07

I see he released the longer version after everyone complained...
@GrazingSheep I apologised straight away. Chill out.

Mytholmroyd · 26/11/2023 22:01

Stomacharmeleon · 26/11/2023 17:06

The statement Leo Varadkar made was so insulting...
'Found' after she was 'lost'

Yes but wonderful news for her father.

ProvincialLady1 · 26/11/2023 21:40

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Not as many people are likely to read the longer statement. Describing Emily as 'lost' and 'found' was still poorly worded.

jollyjeffrey · 26/11/2023 21:36

Motorina · 26/11/2023 18:40

I had assumed that Varadkar was - consciously or not - referencing Luke 15, and found the reference poignant.

It is worth looking at his whole statement. It uses words like "snatched", "held captive", "hostage" and "a slow and cruel torture". I don't think it can be said to be minimising the situation at all.

https://twitter.com/LeoVaradkar/status/1728814900095701121?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Referencing the gospels would of course not be helpful to those from the Jewish faith.

Kendodd · 26/11/2023 21:19

And little four year old Avigail, God what that poor child has been through. Seeing both her parents killed then taken away by their murderers. Who was looking after her while she was held I wonder?

SharonEllis · 26/11/2023 21:07

Stomacharmeleon · 26/11/2023 11:27

So much to contend with so young. There are a couple of hostages you can't help but think about. Children orphaned or on their own.
I just hope the babies come out today. I don't understand the reticence to release them other than they are a gold plated bargaining chip.

Pure cruelty & psychological warfare against Israel. Part of the deal was that they would not split families but they seem to have done that at each release.

Itsaharddlife · 26/11/2023 19:36

Cashncarry68 · 26/11/2023 18:03

I think somebody is going to be spoilt rotten with a birthday party. Yes, one might argue that's inappropriate at this time, but she damn well deserves it.

Happy 9th birthday Emily 🎂 🥳 🎉

She definitely deserves to be spoilt this birthday! Hope all the other hostages are returned safely

Maireas · 26/11/2023 19:35

The little boy eating up his schnitzel and mash! I have to say that the scenes of children being reunited with their families are very touching.
Little Emily, in particular. Her poor dad.

Itsaharddlife · 26/11/2023 19:34

Xenia · 26/11/2023 19:23

Israel seems to be giving up a lot to get a few back as ever but hopefully every single other hostage will be released very soon.

That's because Israel has a lot detained under administrative detention

Xenia · 26/11/2023 19:23

Israel seems to be giving up a lot to get a few back as ever but hopefully every single other hostage will be released very soon.

Kindatired · 26/11/2023 19:03

It is such good news. I hope the others follow soon.

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ProvincialLady1 · 26/11/2023 18:53

noblegiraffe · 26/11/2023 18:14

The poor kids all look stunned and traumatised. I hope they are given plenty of space and time to heal and their families find some peace.

Yes, from what I've seen Emily looked like she was in deep shock/trauma. Which is to be expected I suppose. I'm hoping and praying she will be ok.

EarringsandLipstick · 26/11/2023 18:52

Her 'stepmother' wasn't murdered, fyi

It was her father's ex-wife (as in previous to him meeting Emily's mother).

It's wonderful news, and the Taoiseach's comments were not inappropriate but entirely true.

Her father had spent weeks believing his little girl was 'lost' to him - through death - before receiving news she was captive and alive - and still lost to him for the time being.

Motorina · 26/11/2023 18:50

@Stomacharmeleon no worries - we all do it online sometimes.

Stomacharmeleon · 26/11/2023 18:49

@Motorina sorry if I have been hasty. I hadn't seen that and should do my homework a bit more.

Motorina · 26/11/2023 18:40

I had assumed that Varadkar was - consciously or not - referencing Luke 15, and found the reference poignant.

It is worth looking at his whole statement. It uses words like "snatched", "held captive", "hostage" and "a slow and cruel torture". I don't think it can be said to be minimising the situation at all.

https://twitter.com/LeoVaradkar/status/1728814900095701121?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

noblegiraffe · 26/11/2023 18:14

The poor kids all look stunned and traumatised. I hope they are given plenty of space and time to heal and their families find some peace.

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Cashncarry68 · 26/11/2023 18:03

I think somebody is going to be spoilt rotten with a birthday party. Yes, one might argue that's inappropriate at this time, but she damn well deserves it.

Happy 9th birthday Emily 🎂 🥳 🎉

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Stomacharmeleon · 26/11/2023 17:56

@Joolsin #bringthemhomenow very much disagree with you.
Nothing to do with being 'lost' or 'found'. Wishywashy rubbish.

Joolsin · 26/11/2023 17:53

Stomacharmeleon · 26/11/2023 17:06

The statement Leo Varadkar made was so insulting...
'Found' after she was 'lost'

I don't agree. At first, it was reported that Emily had died, before it was reported that she might be alive and until her release, it wasn't 100% certain that she was still alive. It also wasn't certain which hostages are being held by Hamas and which by other groups. So there has been a lot of searching and finding of information. Lost/found covers all these scenarios, she is a little Irish/Israeli girl who was lost and has been found and, as for all the hostages, everyone wants them all to be found and returned to their families.

Lentilweaver · 26/11/2023 17:42

I was so very glad. Her father seemed so shattered. I hope she gets all the help she needs.

ProvincialLady1 · 26/11/2023 17:11

Stomacharmeleon · 26/11/2023 17:06

The statement Leo Varadkar made was so insulting...
'Found' after she was 'lost'

Yes, absolutely agree. More obfuscation.