Emily Hand will turn nine next week but her father Tom fears his daughter will not even know it is her birthday
The father of an Irish-Israeli girl who was presumed dead but is now believed to be alive and being held hostage in Gaza has opened up about his hope to see her again as he begs for her release in an emotional interview.
However, DNA testing that was carried out at the scene of the attack has led authorities to believe that Emily was not among the remains found at the scene, meaning she could still be alive. Opening up about hearing his daughter may still be alive, The Dublin man told The Group Chat podcast on Virgin Media Television: "It was great to know that there was a possibility she's alive and well and that one day we will get her back and I can hug her."
The father then spoke about Emily’s upcoming birthday and how she may not even know it is her birthday.
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