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A tragic separation has marked the end of a relationship between an Israeli couple who were forcibly separated during the horrific events of October 7, as reported by a local news source.
Noa Argamani, 28, and Avinatan Or, 32, were taken by Hamas militants from the Nova Festival and held captive in Gaza for over two years, enduring their ordeal separately.
Argamani became a symbol of the tragedy when footage of her being abducted on a terrorist’s motorcycle spread worldwide, showing the fear and chaos of that day.
As she was taken, she was heard desperately pleading, “Don’t kill me!” in a moment that captured the horror of the situation.
Now, as they work through the deep trauma of their experience, the couple has chosen to part ways and concentrate on their personal recovery journeys, as detailed by the Israeli media outlet JFeed.
Those close to the survivors reportedly told the outlet that the break-up was respectful and amicable.
Argamani was kidnapped for 245 days. Or was among the last victims to be released after more than two years of imprisonment spent starving and alone.
During their tear-jerking reunion in October 2025, Argamani flashed a wide smile while Or planted a kiss on her cheek.
“Not every story that begins in trauma is meant to end the same way,” Jewish Life Now, a modern-Jewish culture magazine, shared on Facebook in reaction to the news. “Sometimes survival is just the beginning . . . and healing takes its own direction.”
Those invested in the miraculous love story commended the couple for being strong enough to call it quits after everything they endured together.
“Very brave of them both. And it is correct for now. This sort of trauma cannot be healed together, not initially. They both need their own healing,” wrote one commenter.
“Perhaps in time. They’d not be the first couple to have separation after profound trauma. I hope they both find some peace, and pray for them both.”
Or and Argamani did not immediately respond for comment.