Liora Argamani, mother of rescued hostage Noa Argamani, who passed away yesterday following a long battle with cancer, is being laid to rest on Tuesday evening.
Her daughter Noa paid tribute to her: "My mother, the best friend I ever had, the most beautiful and strongest person I have ever known in my life. I am standing here today and I still cannot digest. Against all odds, I was fortunate to be with you in your final moments, to talk with you, laugh with you, and hear your last words."
"Thank you for being strong and holding on all this time, just so I could see you at least one more time. Just so Dad wouldn't be left alone," Noa said. "Thank you for 26 years of being by my side every moment. For as long as I can remember, you were a role model for me, teaching me how to appreciate life's little moments."
“I learned a lot from you. You traveled around the world with me and made me a strong human being. The tools you gave me are tools I could not obtain anywhere else. Every time it was difficult you pushed me forward. I promise you that I will continue to follow your path. I promise I'll take care of Dad and look after him just as you did for 31 years. I promise you I'll be as strong as you were.
"Mom, as you used to tell me when I was a little girl - I love you to the moon and back," she said.
Liora Argamani, 61, had been fighting severe brain cancer for more than three years. Thanks to footage of the moments of Noa's abduction, the Argamani family's story became one of the symbols of Hamas cruelty in the world, when Liora pleaded to US President Biden to fulfill her last wish - to see Noa one more time.