Rescued hostage Noa Argamani was named in Time Magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year on Wednesday.
Argamani, who was held captive by Hamas after being abducted from Israel on October 7, 2023, was listed on 'The 100 Most Influential People of 2025' by Kamala Harris's husband, Douglas Emhoff.
"The video of Noa Argamani on Oct. 7, 2023, is forever seared into my soul. She was joyfully dancing with so many others at the Nova music festival when Hamas launched its brutal terrorist attack. As she was kidnapped into Gaza on a motorcycle, her harrowing expression became a symbol of the pain and trauma Jews worldwide, myself included, continue to feel," Emhoff, who is Jewish, wrote. "Noa was held hostage for 245 days, a period she called 'a pure hell.' Since her rescue, she has shown extraordinary courage and humanity in speaking out for the remaining hostages, including her partner Avinatan Or."
Or remains captive in Gaza, along with nearly 60 others. A sign of life was received from Or last month.
Emhoff shared that he and his wife stood with Argamani in "fighting for the release of all the hostages.
"Noa’s advocacy has illuminated Hamas’ extreme brutality, but more importantly, her bravery has embodied Jewish resilience and strength even in the worst moments. She is living proof to the world that, despite everything, 'we will dance again.'"
Argamani wrote in response, "Thank you, Doug, for your kind words—and for capturing my story with such care and compassion. Most of all, thank you for echoing our call: bring them all home. We won’t stop until they are. And yes, we will dance again."
Noa Argamani's time in Hamas captivity
Argamani was abducted from the Nova Music Festival in southern Israel on October 7. Footage revealed her being carried off by invading terrorists on the back of a motorcycle.
More than 360 people were killed during the rampage at the festival, and another 40 were taken hostage.
Her plight caught the public eye as her mother, Liora, was dying of cancer, while she was abducted and left messages for her stolen daughter should she pass before they were able to reunite. Liora has since passed away.
After being rescued in Operation Arnon, Argamani's first question to her rescuers was, "Is my mother still alive?"
Argamani has since developed a large platform for which she has advocated for the return of her partner and the other hostages, regularly meeting with world leaders.