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Britain 'welcomes' expected release of British-Israeli captive

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) welcomed the release of British-Israeli captive Emily Damiri, who was named as one of the three female captives scheduled for release from Gaza. 

“The UK government welcomes the reports that British national Emily Damari is on the list of hostages to be released by Hamas today,” the FCDO said in a statement. 

“We stand ready to support her upon her release.”