This undated photo provided by the Hostages Families Forum Headquarters shows Noa Argamani. Israel says it has rescued four hostages who were kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7. | Hostages Families Forum Headquarters via APJERUSALEM — Israel said Saturday it rescued four hostages who were kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, in the largest such hostage recovery operation since the war with Hamas began in Gaza.
Her mother, Liora, has stage four brain cancer and in April released a video pleading to see her daughter before she dies. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called Saturday’s rescue “a heroic operation” and said the army will continue fighting until all the hostages are returned. Her friend, Yonatan Levi, reacted to the news with a sense of disbelief. “Wow. Don’t know what to say. So excited such a crazy reality. So happy now and joyful,” Levi said.