In a heartbreaking turn of events, Liora Argamani, the mother of Noa Argamani, who was abducted and became the face of the Israeli hostage crisis, passed away after a battle with brain cancer, just over three weeks after her daughter's dramatic rescue from the Gaza Strip.

The Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv confirmed the tragic news in a statement on Tuesday, expressing their condolences and stating that Liora Argamani had succumbed to her illness. The 61-year-old had spent her last days alongside her daughter, Noa, who had recently returned from her harrowing captivity.

During the emotional funeral, Noa Argamani, standing beside her father Yaakov, expressed her gratitude for being able to spend precious moments with her mother before her passing. She acknowledged the overwhelming nature of recent events and underscored her appreciation for being by her mother's side during her final moments.

Noa Argamani, a 26-year-old from Be'er Sheva, was abducted while attending the Nova music festival in southern Israel on October 7th. Palestinian fighters had seized her, placing her on the back of a motorcycle and speeding away into Gaza. It was during a daring rescue operation by the Israeli Defense Forces on June 8th that Noa and three other hostages were freed from two houses in the Nuseirat refugee camp, resulting in casualties among the Palestinian fighters.

Reflecting on her mother's impact, Noa described her as a role model who taught her to cherish the "little moments in life." Promising to support her grieving father like her mother had done for 31 years, she vowed to stay strong and carry her mother's spirit within her, wherever life takes her.

Liora Argamani had been a vocal advocate for her daughter's release, publicizing her plea for Noa's safe return. In a heartfelt video released in November, she appealed to President Biden and the Red Cross to expedite her daughter's release, fully aware of her limited time left to live. As images of Noa's abduction circulated worldwide, Liora's desperate pleas tugged at the hearts of countless individuals.

Tragically, Noa's boyfriend, Avinatan Or, who was also abducted alongside her, remains missing and is believed to still be held captive somewhere in Gaza.

In a recent video released on Saturday, Noa Argamani reminded the world that while she had managed to return home, approximately 120 hostages, mostly Israelis, were still being held in captivity by Hamas. She urged the international community to continue their efforts to secure their safe release.

Revelations uncovered by NBC News in December suggested that Noa Argamani might have been abducted not by Hamas but by Gazans who infiltrated Israel following the initial attack.

The passing of Liora Argamani serves as a poignant reminder of the immense toll that hostage crises inflict upon families torn apart by such traumatic events. As Noa and her father mourn the loss of a beloved wife and mother, their resolve to bring attention to the remaining hostages in Gaza remains undeterred.