Noga Weiss’s Captivity and Courage
Noga Weiss, an 18-year-old Israeli hostage, was held captive by Hamas for about 50 days. She revealed that one of the captors of the Palestinian militant group proposed to her for marriage during her captivity.
The Proposal
Recalling the incident, Noga shared that the captor wanted to marry her and have children. He even gave her a ring and expressed his desire for her to stay with him after the release of others.
A Mother’s Courage
Noga’s mother, Shiri, who was also abducted by the group, rejected the proposal and bravely confronted the captor until he understood her refusal.
Noga’s Abduction
Noga was taken from her home in Kibbutz Be’eri during unprecedented attacks by Hamas. Her father, Ilan, tragically lost his life during the incident.
Surviving the Ordeal
Despite the harrowing experience, Noga managed to reunite with her mother after being separated for several days.
International Call for Release
The United States and 17 other countries issued a joint statement urging Hamas to release all hostages, emphasizing the need to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Global Concern
The statement highlighted the international concern for the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of protecting their rights under international law.