Israelis revel as freed hostage Emily Damari marries social media star Danielle Amit
'My Dani,' Damari said in her wedding vows, 'Did you ever imagine that the hostage you posted on Instagram would be your partner? Did you imagine we would stand here? Who would have thought? It wasn't written in life's most epic fairy-tales'
On Thursday evening, Danielle Amit and Emily Damari exchanged vows at a wedding held at Sheva Hall in Tel Aviv, marking a significant milestone in their relationship. The couple, who are a food influencer and a former Hamas hostage respectively, celebrated their love story surrounded by close friends and family. Guests included Aviv Geffen, Maya Wertheimer, Omer Shem Tov, and Asaf Zamir.
The brides requested that guests avoid wearing red, a preference expressed by Damari, who is also a devoted fan of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer club. The invitation featured the team's colors, blue and yellow.
The couple's love story came to light in June 2025, during the Shavuot holiday, when Amit decided to share their relationship with the world on Instagram. She wrote, "I didn't want there to be paparazzi and I didn't want rumors to start. I wanted it to come from me to you, the way I wanted to present it and tell it." Damari and Amit have been together for eight months since Amit's proposal at a celebratory event marking a year since her release from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
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