Emma Cunio
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 3
Citizenships: Israel, Argentina
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 27th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Emma:
A “tomboy” who loves sports and physical activity
Was alone for 10 days after being kidnapped before being reunited with her parents and sister, Yuli
Loves to have stories read to her, and knows what the next page says before its turned
A true kibbutz girl who prefers trucks and mechanical tools over dolls
Enjoys putting together complicated puzzles
Loves to draw and create shapes with modeling clay
Alternate name spelling:
Ema, Konio
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Related Hostages: David Cunio, father (Captive/Presumed Alive), Sharon Alony Cunio, mother (Redeemed/Alive), Yuli Cunio, sister (Redeemed/Alive), Ariel Cunio, uncle (Captive/Presumed Alive), Emilia Alony, cousin (Redeemed/Alive), and Danielle Alony, aunt (Redeemed/Alive)
Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Hostage who was freed with daughters vows to keep fighting for husband's return, Jan 14, 2024
Reuters, Hamas hostage twins 'forced to whisper for days', Dec 01, 2023
Jerusalem Post, Returned 3-year-old twins were separated as hostages, family recounts, Dec 04, 2023
Times of Israel, Sisters and their daughters released; brother-in-law still captive, Nov 27, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
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Date Last Updated: April 16th, 2024