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The terminally ill mother of a kidnapped Israeli woman wrote a letter to US President Joe Biden on Sunday pleading for his help to secure the release of her daughter.
In the letter, Liora Argamani said that, before she dies of brain cancer, she wants to see her daughter, Noa Argamani — who was abducted at the Nova music festival on October 7.
“I am terminally ill with Stage 4 brain cancer. All that’s running through my mind before I part ways with my family forever is the chance to hug my daughter, my only child, one last time,” Argamani wrote.
Argamani said that she was “devastated” by her daughter’s situation.
Argamani wrote that Biden has been “instrumental” in bringing some of Israeli hostages home to their families.
“It’s Christmas now, and I would like to request from you, Mr. President, as a present, to see my daughter again before I leave this world,” Argamani said, noting that she is aware “how important family is” for Biden personally, and what an “incredible bond” he has with his children.
“My daughter Noa is a contagiously happy and resilient young woman. She loves to dance, loves music, loves being with her friends and family. She deserves to be back where she belongs, pursuing her dreams, surrounded by love and care. She deserves to see her mother alive one last time,” Argamani said.