'Our bodies hurt from crying' say family of Irish-Israeli girl kidnapped by Hamas

Thomas Hand (right) and Natali Hand. Picture: Norma Burke/PA Wire

The Irish father of an eight-year-old girl who is believed to be held captive by Hamas has asked for a renewed focus on the Israeli hostages taken to Gaza.

Emily Hand was originally feared dead after the Hamas assault on Kibbutz Be'eri in Israel on October 7.