Emily Hand’s family and friends hold vigil on birthday of Irish girl held hostage in Gaza

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Loved ones of young Irish hostage Emily Hand in Gaza said at a vigil on her birthday that they remain "positive" she will return home safely. But they warned yesterday on what was Emily’s ninth birthday that the stress of her abduction means it is hard for her father Tom "to keep going". Emily was kidnapped by Hamas after it killed 1,200 Israelis on October 7, sparking a ferocious Israeli military response in Palestinian city Gaza. READ MORE - Hopes Emily Hand can be released on her birthday weekend Palestine claims the death toll is over 11,000. Emily was initially...