Model Model Praises Hostage Survivor Avinatan Or After TV Interview

Model the model posted a message of support for hostage survivor Avinatan Or following Or's extensive interview on the "Uvda" program. In the interview, Or detailed his experiences in Gaza tunnels, conversations with his captors, and his complex views on hostage release negotiations.

The model shared a screenshot from the interview on his Instagram, writing to Or, "I admire you." He added that despite his hardships, Or brought hope to the country and praised his strength and charisma. "So much composure in one person, how wonderful to see you speak like this and tell your story," the model concluded, noting he mistakenly wrote "Avitar" instead of "Avinatan" at the beginning of his message.

The interview, which aired on Tuesday, offered insight into Or's captivity and escape attempts. Or addressed discussions about hostage deals and a letter signed by his mother opposing the prioritization of certain hostages over others. "I am proud of my parents," Or stated, "It was clear to me that a hostage deal should not be made at any cost."

Or also described a connection he formed with his captors. He recounted telling one militant that if he had been born in Israel, he likely would have served in the IDF, and if Or had been born in Gaza, he might have joined Hamas. Or clarified these remarks were made before he was exposed to the atrocities of October 7th.

He also explained his escape attempts, including how he prompted a captor named Abu Aten to draw him a map of Gaza, which revealed he was held in the narrowest part of the Strip. In another instance, a captor named Abu Hassan explicitly threatened that Hamas would repeat the October 7th events and massacre Israelis again.

Or was also asked about his separation from his former girlfriend, Noa Argamani, who was abducted with him from the Nova music festival. He responded that things that were suitable in the past are not suitable now, and he continues to dance because it is the most important thing to him.