Cancer-stricken mother appeals for release of daughter held hostage by Hamas. Watch Video

In a heartfelt video shared by Israel's government, a mother grappling with brain cancer is urging Hamas to release her 26-year-old daughter who was abducted from the Supernova music festival on October 7.

The video, posted on the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Facebook page, shows Liora Argamani in front of a poster of her daughter, seeking assistance from President Biden and the Red Cross to facilitate Noa's return.

Liora expressed her wish to see her daughter Noa Argamani at home. In the video, she reassured Noa of the family's unwavering efforts to secure her release. 

"Noa, I want to tell you: if I don't get to see you, please know that I love you very much," the mom said in the video on the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Facebook page. "Please know we did everything we could to get you released."

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The video includes footage from October 7, capturing Noa Argamani crying for help as she is taken away on a motorcycle, alongside her boyfriend who was also abducted. Noa's father, Yaakov, described his disbelief at the distressing images.

Yaakov Argamani advocates for peaceful measures to secure Noa's release, saying the family wants a non-confrontational resolution. 

Watch the video here:

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Release of hostages and ceasefire

With an estimated 240 hostages captured on October 7, dozens have been freed during a temporary ceasefire initiated last week, including 16 hostages released recently.

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In exchange for the release of hostages, 210 Palestinians have been freed from Israeli prisons. As the current humanitarian pause's potential conclusion looms, diplomatic efforts are underway in Qatar to negotiate an extension and prevent a resumption of hostilities.

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(With inputs from agencies)