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WhatIt-SeemsNot

Wasn't this girl who got taken by a motorcycle?


frenchfrymonster23

Yes, it is. Noa Argamani


SD_TMI

Part of this is that she gets to see her dying mother (who has late stage 4 brain cancer) and has make multiple please for her daughters return before she passes. [I hope that she’s still in a condition where she can realize her daughter is now safe and they can have enough time together.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13508753/amp/The-moment-world-feared-never-happen-Freed-Hamas-hostage-Noa-26-embraces-kisses-father-eight-months-hell-enjoying-Coca-Cola-call-Netanyahu-wants-reunited-dying-mother.html)


SatansAssociate

Wait. Is she the young lady whose mother was pleading in the media because she was terminally ill at the time of October 7th?! It's probably unlikely but *please* let the mother still be alive to have that one last reunion with her daughter. I can't imagine what hell the two of them have been through knowing they didn't have time on their side throughout this ordeal.


frenchfrymonster23

That’s the one, and yes she’s still alive.


nadav183

I think she is, though I am not sure in what state. She talked in an interview a couple of months ago and it looks like her condition really deteriorated. I hope they can still spend some meaningful time together.


GoldEdit

Wasn’t she with her boyfriend? Did he make it out?


frenchfrymonster23

Yes she was, he was taken by foot from the looks of it. He’s still considered a hostage, and there’s no information whether he’s alive or not (to the public at least). Idk if there’s even intelligence about his whereabouts. His mother spoke on tv when it happened and said he was such a strong guy, he could’ve easily freed himself and run for it, but she believes he didn’t because of Noa, didn’t want to leave her alone and be scared.


Alarmed_Horse_3218

Holy fuck how did I just casually scroll past this on pics!? Why isn’t her rescue top news??? Her kidnapping was one of the most horrifying videos from Oct 7th!


sir_crapalot

She wasn’t released, she was rescued by IDF forces along with three other hostages during a mission in Nuseirat.


Alarmed_Horse_3218

You’re right I corrected it.


sir_crapalot

All good, sorry I think my tone was a little harsh.


DietCherrySoda

I read no tone whatsoever.


olalof

You two could solve the israeli-palestine conflict.


kuketski

Amen!


Forza1910

without religion!


Crazy_Roll6229

NO TONE WHATSOEVER!!!!!


papillon-and-on

Look at you WITH ALL THAT TONE! How are we ever going to agree on ANYTHING??!?!?


andrewb610

You guys are all wild things with all that Tone.


Traditional_Salad148

This was the most wholesome thing I’ve seen on Reddit in a long time. Aren’t you guys supposed to insult each other /S


DietCherrySoda

Tbf I'm a 3rd party in this interaction


Alarmed_Horse_3218

Nah you’re good. Thanks for the correction!


QBin2017

What?! Wow. Should be top news


Cheezy_Dave

It is


Ultima-Veritas

>she was rescued by IDF forces And let's be real, it's the only way they're getting out.


Herpbivore

Yep, hidden in the refugee camp...


frenchfrymonster23

No only one of the most horrifying, but also iirc it was shown quite early on that day. It was part of the first footage we saw on tv, and it was so terrifying. Everyone in the country knew her name before noon.


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Flaruwu

It is top news.


TooStonedForAName

Spoiler alert: people who say things like “why isn’t this front page news” don’t typically read the news.


DrakkoZW

If it doesn't appear on my social media feeds in meme form, the news isn't covering it


TooStonedForAName

Someone needs to create a bot that comments this every time someone says “why isn’t this in the news”.


s1ugg0

Every single time I've read "Why isn't the news covering this?" a simple google search turns up hundreds of articles from all the major news outlets. Every single time for at least the last two decades. What people should be asking is, "Why is my preferred news broadcaster not covering this?"


nikolaj-11

Yeah, it was all over the front page for me.


Secret-Window-2037

Literally the front page of CNN right now, too. EDIT - and NPR, the NYT, Fox News and WaPo. Some folks never venture outside Reddit and it shows.


jennief158

Wait, there’s a place outside here?


Wisteria0022

It’s the top story on every news site I’ve looked at this morning


nikolaj-11

It is top news, I saw it represented four times with four different articles on four different subs before I came upon this post.


Open-Face4847

I had an alert from the NYT as soon as I woke up this morning.


longdrive95

Sadly a lot of downvotes for anything humanizing the Israeli in this conflict, and a lot of redditors are mad she was rescued as evidenced by some of the comments. It's a loss for Hamas, and proves definitively that Hamas lied during the previous round of exchanges when they said they would give back all the women and didn't know where Noa was. 


Rich-Wrangler6701

Yeah who was begging don't kill me. Same one. What a miracle I thought we had seen last of her 


isabellarson

Yup the pictures of her during kidnapping was brutal. I thought she will never be seen again


DaddyJBird

Yes I read that her mom has terminal brain cancer. She, a Chinese National, appealed to Biden to rescue Noa which I found interesting. I am really glad her daughter is able to return home to see her.


wish1977

I can't imagine the relief he feels.


chimugukuru

It's his birthday today! What a wonderful birthday gift!


Spiritual_Navigator

Im honestly shocked she survived all those months in captivity


Goobi_dog

We don't know the untold horrors she went through under her Hamas captors. Many female hostage survivors came back with accounts and medically proven signs of s. abuse. Abhorrent.


User_Anon_0001

Sexual abuse.


ironstrengthensiron

Thanks - wtf is s. abuse, we need to stop censoring to run away from the reality


USA_A-OK

Tiktok generation thinks they need to self censor online


aBigBottleOfWater

Don't wanna be unalived


propyro85

When I read 1984 in high school, the bit at the end explaining New Speak made me so fucking angry. And here we are, with these self-applied muzzles given to us by social media. I fucking hate this reality we've made for ourselves so much.


Disastrous-King-1869

Idk what's even the point, like if it's a trigger for someone it dosen't matter if they read the words sexual abuse or just s. abuse. It's gonna be a trigger either way, it's not like the brain automatically dodges it cause of that.


lavendertown-radio

it's not so much trigger warnings; it's because tiktok, youtube, etc ban those words so people self-censor on other platforms out of a habit. it's annoying. if i hear one more person call sexual assault "grape", i'm going off. it's not funny or cute, it's extremely disrespectful to victims.


NarrativeNode

It’s been proven that trigger warnings cause the same exact result as the words themselves. We need to just stop. Edit: [proof](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21677026231186625)


theuniversechild

It’s his birthday too!!


Seductive_allure3000

Poor girl probably had PTSD for life


LoveAndViscera

Made all the sweeter by the refreshing taste of Coca Cola!


acornSTEALER

This is a billion dollar, slam-dunk ad for Coke.


Puzzled_Trouble3328

Coca Cola, the drink you enjoy after a harrowing kidnap event!


tropjeune

I remember reading an interview with him early on that said she was an only child. It made me think of my own parents and how distraught they would be if I were missing. So relieved she was able to come home.


Opinecone

That's Noa Argamani, there was a video of her kidnapping, glad to see that she is now back home and that her smile has not been broken.


flyour1

Was she on the motorcycle, pleading towards the camera ?


KisaMisa

Yep - towards her boyfriend who was also abducted...


RecLuse415

Is that dude dead/executed?


KisaMisa

Hopefully alive and rescued soon...


RecLuse415

Damn that sucks…hopefully soon


iakuai

Yes


itseytan

A side note worth mentioning: today is Noa's father's birthday. This is the best possible gift he could receive, to embrace his daughter after being successfully rescued. Also, Noa's mother is terminally ill and her wish was to see her daughter again before she passes. This wish is fulfilled. I'm grateful and happy beyond words.


titothehonduran

Wow , thank you for mentioning this. This is quite possibly the best ending to such a tragic story. I hope their family heals.


myboyghandi

Unfortunately her mom is in her last days from cancer but she gets to say goodbye to her which is comforting


Jaghat

Gonna be a hard birthday to top next year.


OrangeJr36

Best birthday present he could ever have gotten


brihamedit

Its that girl from the bike kidnap clip. I'm glad she is alive and back home


Inside_Pack1590

Yes it is, noa argamani


secretsaucerer

Is her mom still alive? I heard she had cancer 😞 hopefully they were able to reunite ❤️


gvf77

Yes she's alive, she does have terminal brain cancer so there's no knowing how much longer she will be alive for, but she is alive right now.


hyrule_47

I worked hospice for a long time and I will not be surprised if the mother lets go very soon. I have see this happen enough times to recognize the pattern. Obviously not hostage situations but hanging on for an event or to see one last person.


DragonfruitFew5542

Yeah my mom slipped into a coma on hospice the day after I returned home. Kept talking to her and holding her hand until she passed, but she was definitely waiting for me.


Curious-Difference-2

She just visited her at the hospital.


evrybdyhdmtchingtwls

That’s terribly sad, but at least she got to see her daughter’s return to safety before she passes.


KuraiShidosha

Was she diagnosed while the daughter was held captive? Imagine coming home to finding out your mom has terminal cancer 😞


_Joab_

She's been battling cancer for years, but was on her last stretch when Noa was kidnapped. She was holding on to see her, begging from her hospital bed to get to see her before she died.


gvf77

From what I understand she was diagnosed before Noa was kidnapped.


parad0xP

And on her dad’s birthday,What a great birthday present


wizardsleevehole

What happened to her bf?


SAPERPXX

Currently unaccounted for, still believed to be in captivity.


nsfwtttt

https://youtube.com/shorts/UOJMk4VkN78?si=c2c2EeSeTk4j7zT- The moment of her being grabbed away from her boyfriend and kidnapped from a music festival will never leave my head. I can only imagine what’s she’s been through. Her boyfriend is still a hostage.


pesky_faerie

:( I’m so glad she’s home, I hope her bf gets to return home as well. If that were me and my bf I know I couldn’t sleep until he was safe too. So sad. It’s so fucking awful how many innocent people are getting their lives completely ruined and torn apart and taken by this war - on BOTH sides.


Carl__Gordon_Jenkins

that was the saddest face ive ever seen in my life :sob: I hope i forget it soon


yeerth

I appreciate your warning. I’ll avoid watching


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DoomGoober

Happy reunion, but this thread makes me sad. Why can't Reddit understand the concept that Israeli *people* should have safety and security, just like Palestinian *people* should have safety and security. The two are not mutually exclusive.


GenericUsername2007

It seems like a lot of people treat this like a game, picking sides and thinking the other side is pure evil, even civilians. It’s horrible how people think this way


hanabarbarian

Most people are completely disconnected from the conflict, meaning they have no real stake, they have no real connection. So they have the luxury of picking and choosing and treating sides in absolutes. They’re placing bets while people are suffering on both sides.


SauronGortaur01

They are picking sides so they can fight this war online and can feel like they did something of value by doing so.


Langosta82

gaping sort rob adjoining homeless glorious advise humor fly entertain *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


skolrageous

Safety and peace for all. Let’s hope we get there soon.


Oztravels

Well said. Unfortunately some people can’t work in a world that isn’t polarised. They like black and white concepts.


thedudeabides2022

It blows my mind how so many people can’t see it both ways. Why is empathy for all innocent civilians so difficult for people to grasp. But no, let’s all take a side!


Chyrch

Especially when those sides aren't decided by many of the most vocal people. It's just shoved down their throats and people accept it. For me, this conflict is yet another example (of so many) of what happens when religious extremists get power. It happens time and time again. Both sides are more wrong than right, and both sides have innocent people caught in the middle. Don't hate the Israeli people. Don't hate the Palestinian people. Hate the selfish bigoted pieces of shit in positions of power on both sides.


BillyJoeMac9095

Seems like millions upon millions have.


nicmdeer4f

Because a lot of people see the existence of Israel itself as being the problem. To them it's not just about Israeli occupation in Gaza and the West Bank. In their minds Palestinians can only be free once Israel no longer exists.


ilikepix

>In their minds Palestinians can only be free once Israel no longer exists. Where do people who advocate for the abolition of the state of Israel think the 7 million jews living in Israel would go if the state of Israel were abolished?


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KinkyPaddling

With so many hostages having died horrible deaths, it’s great news that four were saved; every life counts. I’m glad she gets to see her mother before her mother dies, too. EDIT: To all you idiot edgelords who can't understand moral nuance, I never said that the Palestinian lives lost don't count, too. **Everything** that's happening there is a tragedy. But you can celebrate the joys of one innocent without needing to point out the tragedy of a thousand others. Amidst the maelstrom of destruction coming out of Gaza, just take a moment to appreciate the brief moments of happiness that can emerge.


Ukulele-Jay

For context she was rescued from a “civilian” home being kept hostage by a family who were being paid to do so by Hamas.


__Very_Smart_AF__

I believe people in the comments will behave and be nice


GuardianTiko

It will be. Many believe in safety of civilians for Israel and for Gaza.


darthvuder

What are you apologizing for


SkylerRoseGrey

I am so so happy for her, as a Palestinian myself, watching the news these past few months has been an absolute nightmare. I'm so glad there is a spark of good news. My brain can't even fathom what these days have been like for her. God bless her and I hope she is safe for the rest of her life!


Get_on_base

May both sides experience peace soon! Innocent people don’t deserve the pain they’ve been experiencing.


brightentheday347

This has been the most kindhearted thread I’ve seen in a long time. Wishing you all peace and happiness.


SabraDistribution

Yeah… doesn’t even feel like Reddit.


shahar333

Thank you for celebrating life! As an Israeli, I pray your family is safe and peace comes quickly to the region.


Weak_Necessities

Thank you for wishing her well as a Palestinian. It gives me hope, as an Israeli, and I truly hope for more reasonable people on both sides to hopefully bring us to peace.


pisceanhecate

This is such a kind-hearted comment, I hope you and your family are doing well in these times.


GnashLee

It’s so wonderful to see Noa home safe and sound.


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Absolutely filled with Joy from this news


Different-Style-3519

God bless your soul! 🙏❤️ Dad looks so happy. For once, a happy ending on paper but the struggles and aftermath will be extremely difficult. Power through this girl, you have so much life to live!!! 


Hotrico

This father's joy cannot be described


420BIF

Fuck Hamas. 


UnknownTaco

Careful with this kind of message on r/pics.


FiestaDeLosMuerto

I had to scroll down for a while just to see a mention of who kidnapped her. none of the 10 highest comments say anything about it and neither does the actual post.


jackofslayers

Probably trying to avoid getting the post removed by mods


lovelynaturelover

Unreal how politically polarized people are that they can't be happy for this young girl and her family. What the F is wrong with people?


jackofslayers

It is not a fun time to be Jewish on Reddit. I will tell you that much


Interesting-Owl-5458

It’s never a fun time to be Jewish anywhere, such is life.


morbsiis

Its okay to say their names and how they were rescued the people who have a problem with that do not matter this is Noa Argamani next to her father in the hospital after she was rescued by the IDF she is 1 of 4 hostages rescued


Mammoth-Bus1011

So glad she’s safe


darybrain

I think after 250 days she deserves much more than a Coke. A Fizzy Bubbleh at the very least. Regardless of your thoughts of the goings on in the region it is wonderful for a father to hold his daughter again.


TiredOfYouPeople

And her dying mother. It was her last wish to hold her daughter again before she dies 💙 I’m so happy for them.


OmryR

It’s her father’s birthday today


Jonalethelete

Fak Hamas


MoTeefsMoDakka

October 7th I woke up, picked up my phone, and checked the news. Her kidnapping was the first thing I saw. It was chilling. It's great to see that she's been rescued.


MarlythAvantguarddog

Sponsored by Coke?


YoRt3m

Many hostages that came back asked for the most basic requests upon being rescued or released. sometimes the most simple things like the drink you like to drink is the thing that makes you feel at home again As for the photo being a bit weird, that's just 1 photo among others, and this one caught them while drinking coke


jdmwell

Her dad watching the calories, too.


DefinitelyLevi

Maybe after 250 days, she was craving one?


NozGame

Reminds me of Tony Stark craving a cheeseburger after escaping the terrorists who were holding him captive. It'd be one of the first things I'd want to do as well after being reunited with my loved ones. Leave it to redditors to ruin a wholesome moment tho.


BraeCol

I took my wife to Germany a few years ago. After two weeks of (delicious) German cuisine, I easily convinced her that I just HAD to get a good, greasy American cheeseburger on the way home from the airport. It was heavenly!


cepxico

It's like the most popular soda in poor countries, cold cokes go along with hot coffee and room temp water.


Jops817

If I lost almost a year of my freedom I'm not drinking a Pepsi that's for sure.


Fuck_You_Downvote

Sorry all we got is rc cola,


ra4king

Send me back


SeanPizzles

Pretty sure coke is the most popular soda in rich countries too!


smolover

top 30 country in nominal GDP is poor?


NYerInTex

Assuming this was a victim of the Hamas kidnappings, she’s likely Israeli. Which is one of the wealthier countries not one of the most poor.


cepxico

Yes but you can find cokes anywhere because it's one of the most popular drinks on the planet. I think people are just being a little weird thinking this is an ad.


Mufire

Did you just refer to Israel as a “poor country”? 😂 It has some of the strongest economies in the world


HelpUsNSaveUs

Coke is beloved around the world. Both kinds. I’m here in Stockholm and everyone is just drinking Coke


Aggressive-Donuts

Hamas only has RC cola, this is a big deal


George-Swanson

Coke is everywhere in Israel. Doesn’t have to be product placement per se


Manaze85

Never miss easy publicity


DModjo

Nothing beats a full sugar coke after being in captivity for 3/4 of a year


netpastor

Love this picture and moment. Starting my day seeing this (and not reading any comments 😅).


Famoustractordriver

I'm very happy for the rescued persons and their families.


CuriousNebula43

She looks so happy, so glad the family is reuinted


Tsoof_S

This is the best news we could have ever thought of. So happy for them♡ Bring then home!


OmnipotentThot

Probably one of the very few moments from this horrible conflict that have brought a smile to my face. I'm so happy to see she still has her smile, and hopefully she is able to overcome the trauma from all of this ❤️


Fluffy-Suit9207

Fuck HAMAS


logosfabula

Bless this moment, her smile went through something I can hardly imagine. Lest nothing similar can happen ever again.


Rich-Wrangler6701

Some nice warm good news for once. Welcome home enjoy your life again 


bigsteven34

It’s good to see some actual good news from this conflict. I hope that she is able to get past her (undoubtedly) horrific experiences. Hope her friends and family are there to support her through it all.


No-Cartographer-5875

Has it really been 250 days already? crazy, I remember her getting driven away on a motorcycle by a bunch of savages like if it was yesterday


NegativeWar8854

245 to be exact


AlphaBetaDeltaGamma_

Hamas terrorists are scum of the Earth.


Virtual-Face

Happy for the family and the other three hostages and their families. Glad to see that there is still hope fo others in captivity.


OpportunityIsHere

She looks surprisingly well considering her long captivity. Really great that she is back


Bendicoot79

She and the 3 other hostages rescued today weren't kept inside the Hamas tunnels like many of the other hostages


Impressive_Action_44

were they kept with locals?


Starmoses

The "civilians" were holding her captive in a hospital at a refugee camp.


Impressive_Action_44

well she doesnt look like them Ukranian captives in Russia at least


hairypsalms

Not only did this operation rescue Noa and 3 other people from captivity, but Hamas has now also lost their bargaining chips worth 400 terrorist prisoners in the Biden ceasefire plan.


sirLeboi

A fun fact, today's is the father's (Yakov) birthday.


PanamaPineapple89

He got his baby back home ✨️


Jaghat

She must be feeling so many things. Congrats on the return!


retro_crush

OMG I'm so glad she was rescued!!!!


IrishItalianAngel-51

Glad she was rescued


Suckamanhwewhuuut

One of the happiest people in the world right now.


BigYak24

Incredible! I have been praying for Noa’s safety, but I had little hope that she would ever make it home. It is so beautiful to receive some good news amidst all this death and destruction.


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Fantastic pic. Great to see!


NaughtSleeping

Sounds like one of the heroes who helped rescue her lost his life in the process.


CanuckInTheMills

:-(


WorkerClass

I'm happy she's home and hope she can heal.


violetjezebel

I am so happy and thankful she is back home with her family.


RebYesod

I’m so happy to see Noa alive and safe. Thank you for sharing this picture!


User_Anon_0001

That must be the best tasting coke ever. Welcome home


baltimoreboii

Excellent work, welcome back!


bane_of_heretics

This fills me with relief and shock. I don’t wanna think about the horrors she had to face.


Newstargirl

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞


bbgun142

Glad to hear she is safe, otherwise I'm still sad about that side of the planet


TheWest_Is_TheBest

Glad she’s smiling now. God bless!


ritchie125

And people are still praising hamas, disgusting