Liora Argamani, mother of Noa, the former Hamas hostage, has died

Since her abduction, Liora has been actively involved in the campaign for the safe return of her daughter Noa. Despite facing many challenges, she continued to attend interviews, write letters to world leaders, and advocate for every possible effort to secure her daughter’s release. In a recent interview, Liora expressed her unwavering hope for Noa’s return, even as her own health deteriorated, and appealed to world leaders for assistance.

In a poignant interview with Yaakov, Noa’s father, leading up to the Seder night they had to spend without Noa, Liora shared her deep sense of loss and the complexities of their situation. She reached out to US President Joe Biden, acknowledging the complexities of the situation but still seeking as much assistance as possible. In a heartfelt letter to Biden last December, Liora, who is battling stage 4 brain cancer, pleaded for the chance to reunite with her daughter before her health deteriorates further.

Noa, who spent time in Gaza, expressed her concerns for her mother’s health during her captivity. At a rally for abductees, she shared her relief at being reunited with her loving family and thanked those who supported her and her parents. Liora, aged 61 and originally from China, has been fighting brain cancer for years after relocating to Israel, where she met Jacob, her husband. Noa, their only child, remains the center of their hopes and prayers for a safe return.