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Irish-Israeli Girl Emily Hand Reunited With Her Father

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The second hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas went ahead late last night.

Nine-year-old Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand has been reunited with her dad Thomas.

The second hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas went ahead late last night after an agonising delay for the families.


The Taoiseach, Tanaiste and President of Ireland Michael D Higgins have all welcomed the news.


Her father Tom, who was originally from Dun Laoghaire in Dublin, was overcome with emotion as he finally got to embrace his little girl.

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