Tottenham fans release balloons to demand release for Emily Damari and hostages

Fans have been distributing flyers with images of Emily wearing a Spurs scarf and chanting 'She’s one of our own'[Missing Credit]

Emily, 28, was abducted on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants attacked the Kfar Aza kibbutz in southern Israel.

Reports indicate that she was shot in the hand and blindfolded before being taken into Gaza. Her mother, Mandy Damari, who has been campaigning tirelessly for her daughter's release, expressed her deep fear for Emily’s wellbeing: “I fear that she’s dead. And if she’s not dead, she’s not getting enough food to eat, she’s not able to wash herself, drink water, she could be ill.”

Mandy has been meeting politicians across the world and speaking publicly to keep her daughter’s story in the spotlight.

In addition to the yellow balloon release at Tottenham’s stadium, supporters have been holding weekly rallies, distributing flyers with images of Emily wearing a Spurs scarf and chanting, “She’s one of our own.”

Fans have also called on club chairman Daniel Levy to use his platform to advocate for Emily’s release.

One banner at the stadium read: “Daniel Levy, one of our own is a hostage in Gaza. Spurs must have her back now – Emily Damari. Bring her home!”