Freed Hamas hostage Emily Hand refuses to speak above whisper after ordeal

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023 - 06:20

Rachel Vickers-Price, PA

The father of a young Irish-Israeli girl released by Hamas has said his daughter only speaks in whispers after she was ordered to remain silent during her horrifying ordeal.

Tom Hand, 63, was reunited with his daughter Emily after 50 days in captivity in Gaza.

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