The father of Emily Hand, who was being held hostage by Hamas, revealed that her daughter is now barely able to speak after being ordered to stay silent for 50 days. Her father said that she was a happy, noisy kid before her ordeal, but now she whispers and has been terrorized by the terrorists. Her father also pledged to dedicate his life to her recovery. Emily’s eyes have dimmed, and she has lost over half a stone. Her father also mentioned that she was ordered to keep silent by the terrorists, and even now, she remains afraid to make a noise. After her release, she was evaluated by child trauma specialists in a hospital near Tel Aviv and remains in shock. Her father is committed to helping her recover, so she can return to living a normal and happy life.
Hamas threats have left Emily too frightened to speak; once a cheerful, lively child, she now only whispers in fear.
