A Brother’s Fight: Bringing Avinatan Home from Gaza
On October 7, 2023, Avinatan Or was kidnapped from the Nova music festival by Hamas fighters, marking the beginning of a harrowing ordeal for his family. In her latest report, The Media Line’s Giorgia Valente details the relentless efforts of Avinatan’s brother, Moshe, who has made it his mission to bring him home.
Moshe has traveled extensively, meeting officials in France, England, and Qatar, pushing for Avinatan’s release. Yet, the families of male hostages have been largely ignored in negotiations, leaving them in agonizing uncertainty. “There is no plan in place for the young men still held captive,” Moshe says. “Nobody knows where they are.”
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Avinatan, a 32-year-old electrical engineer and Nvidia employee, was taken along with his girlfriend, Noa Argamani. While Noa was later rescued, Avinatan remains in captivity. Moshe and his family refuse to lose hope, urging world leaders to act. “There is no price too high for their freedom,” he insists, calling on the Israeli government and US leadership to do whatever it takes.
Valente’s report captures the Or family’s pain, resilience, and unwavering fight for Avinatan’s return. Read the full story on The Media Line to learn more about their struggle and the ongoing negotiations.
