Message from Noa Argamani: I am at home, don’t forget 120 hostages still in captivity

“Even though I am home now, we cannot forget the hostages who are still in Hamas captivity and must do everything to bring them home,” she said in the video.

Argamani added in the recorded message: “I was kidnapped in Gaza on October 7. I was held by Hamas for eight months and was rescued by security forces on June 8. As the only child of my parents and a mother suffering from a terminal illness, my greatest concern in captivity was for my parents. It is a great privilege to be here after 246 days of Hamas captivity, to be by my mother’s side after eight months of uncertainty. It is a great privilege to see my parents surrounded by so many good people.

Noa Argamani was rescued from Hamas captivity by Israeli forces more than three weeks ago.

This beautiful and courageous young woman has a message to share with you all.

Noa, we are so glad you are home and we will not rest until every hostage is reunited with their loved ones… pic.twitter.com/jAtOwgzjyd

— Israel ישראל (@Israel) June 30, 2024

“I would like to thank our security forces and military, soldiers, reservists, special forces and all those who participated in the rescue operation and risked their lives so that I could return home. I send my condolences to the family of Arnon Zamora, who fell during the rescue operation which saved me and three other hostages. My heart goes out to his family. Arnon is a hero and we thank him,” she added.
“I want to thank my family, friends, and everyone who made our voices heard when we couldn’t speak. Thank you to all the wonderful people who supported my family through this difficult time, and to everyone who donated, prayed, and gave of themselves during this long time. It’s very emotional to come home and hear about all the good people who helped and supported us.”

“I will take this opportunity to remind everyone that there are still 120 hostages in Hamas captivity, including my partner Avinatan Or, from whom I was separated when we were kidnapped. These are calmer days for all of us, to be surrounded by family, friends, good people and above all, to know how to love and not to hate,” concluded Argamani.