Noa Argamani, who was held captive by the terrorist group Hamas for eight months, shared her experiences with Israel’s secret service head Ronen Bar. She described how she felt during her captivity, especially after hearing a radio report about Israel’s stance on ending the war, which deeply affected her. Noa and three other hostages were rescued in an operation that resulted in the deaths of over 270 Palestinians. They have now been discharged from medical check-ups and are back home.
Noa’s face became famous after a video of her kidnapping at the Nova music festival went viral. She was treated at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, where she had been admitted along with her mother, who is battling terminal cancer. The other hostages were also treated for the consequences of their captivity and have since been discharged. Despite her ordeal, Noa found solace in practicing mindfulness and staying focused on the present moment to help her through difficult times.
During her captivity, Noa faced constant shelling and even narrowly escaped death when Israeli missiles hit the building where she was being held. She also described how she was forced to dress like a Palestinian woman when allowed to go out. Although Noa has been rescued, there are still 116 hostages held captive in Gaza, with many already dead. Her story serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by those held captive and highlights her incredible strength and resilience in overcoming adversity.
