Adam Rose, a Partner at Mishcon de Reya, and Adam Wagner, barrister at Doughty Street Chambers have been acting pro bono for a number of British families whose relatives were held hostage in Gaza.
This weekend Emily Damari, a British-Israeli national, was one of the first three hostages to be released as part of the ceasefire deal. She was released after 15 months of captivity.
Throughout this period, Mishcon de Reya has been actively involved in high-level discussions, advocating for the hostages' families and urging the UK Government to offer its support. The legal team has engaged with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, former PM Rishi Sunak, the Qatari ambassador to Britain and the Qatari Minister of State.
Adam Rose and Adam Wagner commented: “We are delighted that our client, Emily Damari, has finally been released, after over 15 months of captivity by Hamas terrorists. We cannot wait to meet her. We are thankful to everyone who has played parts in campaigning for her release, including the British government who have provided support over the past 15 months. We request now that the family is allowed some peace and space. We continue to call for the speedy return of the other four hostages with strong British connections and for whom we act, Eli Sharabi, Yossi Sharabi (deceased), Oded Lifshitz and Avinatan Or, and of all of the other hostages."
The families of these hostages, and of the other hostages for whom Adam Rose and Adam Wagner have been acting, continue to urge all involved parties to expedite the release of all of the remaining captives.
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