Noa Argamani

Ex-Gaza hostages share stories of hope, unity at Jewish Federations General Assembly

Evyatar David: “We will recover, we will rebuild, we will come back. Am Yisrael Chai!”

Former Gaza hostages Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal speak at the Jewish Federations General Assembly's opening ceremony. November 16, 2025.
Avinatan Or returns home to hundreds cheering for him, October 21, 2025.

Hundreds greet released hostage Avinatan Or upon arrival in his West Bank town

TIME STOOD still for many of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas underground in tunnels. For them, rebuilding their lives means dealing with two lost years. Here, IDF soldiers exit a Hamas tunnel used on October 7 in northern Gaza.

When time stood still: The lost two years for Hamas hostages

Former hostage Rom Braslavski, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.

In pictures: New footage and images of freed hostages reuniting with loved ones


'Begin our shared journey': Noa Argamani shares first post since being reunited with Avinatan Or

Noa Argamani gave special thanks to US Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and US President Donald Trump.

Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or reunited after Or's release on October 13, 2025.

Former hostages Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or reunited after two years apart – comment

Avinatan and Noa were completely separated during captivity, but reunited on Monday after Hamas released all living hostages in Gaza.

Released hostage Avinatan Or reunites with his partner Noa Argamani on October 13, 2025.

Who is Avinatan Or, the Hamas hostage set to finally return home? - explainer

The 32-year-old electrical engineer was abducted from the Nova Music Festival in Re'im with his girlfriend Noa Argamani.

Avinatan Or

Former hostages and families to unite in Washington under 'Sukkah of Hope'

The former hostages and their families also hope to pressure American officials to finalize a ceasefire deal and bring the remaining hostages home.

Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, build a sukkah outside the PM's residence in Jerusalem, with photographs of the hostages, on October 05, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas terrorist who killed Israeli officer Arnon Zamora

Israeli forces also killed a Hamas terrorist who invaded the country on October 7.

 Fallen Border Police Yamam fighter Arnon Zamora

PM Netanyahu praises Yamam unit for historic Gaza hostage rescue missions

Netanyahu opened Yamam's 50th anniversary celebration by commending the elite unit for its contribution to Israel's war against terrorism.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commends Yamam officers for 50 years of extraordinary service, Septermber 14, 2025.

'Moment for bold action,' former hostages, families tell US Treasury Secretary Bessent

“We will do everything in our power to secure the release of the hostages," Bessent said during the meeting. 

 Former hostages and family members meet with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday, July 1, 2025.

'Hamas are coming,' pro-Palestinian group scream at fundraiser attended by Noa Argamani

A video of the incident shared by Argamani claimed that the alleged PSG members also blocked attendees from entering and exiting the building.

Noa Argamani addresses a crowd gathered in Washington, DC for a national prayer for the return of the hostages.

IDF warns of upcoming strikes on Yemen ports, Flotilla activists await deportation

Hostage family releases new footage of abduction • Netanyahu, Trump discuss Iran in call • Smotrich says he is against arming Gazan militias • IDF kills over 15 terrorists in Gaza

 Ships are docked at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen, July 31, 2024.

'We still have hostages clinging to their lives,' Noa Argamani says one year after rescue

"I learned I have to be strong. Not only for myself, but for others. For those who lost someone dear. For the families of the hostages. For the hostages themselves," Argamani wrote.

 FORMER HOSTAGE Noa Argamani attends an emergency conference on the medical condition of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in 2024.

One year on: A daring rescue in Gaza and the sacrifice of Arnon Zamora

After his death, Zamora was honored with the change of the name of the operation to Operation Arnon.

 The four rescued hostages seen at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, on June 8, 2024