Hostage Survivor Avinatan Or Discusses Breakup With Noa Argamani

Avinatan Or, who survived captivity by Hamas, has spoken again about his breakup with Noa Argamani, revealing that his heart is now available for a new relationship. In a brief "60 Seconds with Liel Eli" interview for V1, Or stated, "You need to move forward in life, not stay behind." This interview follows his recent appearance on "Uvda" where he detailed his escape plan from captivity.

The embrace between Or and Argamani upon their release from Hamas captivity became a national symbol, but the couple separated shortly after, a breakup that disappointed many. When asked by interviewer Liel Eli if the decision still pained him, Or responded with restrained honesty. To a direct question about whether he is ready for a new love, he answered with a single word and a smile: "Available."

Or was also asked about the moments of his abduction on October 7, when he chose to try and save Argamani instead of fleeing. He affirmed that he had thought about this moment many times during his captivity and would "do it a thousand more times." He described his escape attempt in his book "Through the Earth," detailing how he dug his way out of the tunnel where he was held before being caught. When asked what he would do differently, he said he would have "shown more patience." He also revealed he concealed his digging activities from security cameras using a curtain he hung.

Or described the most difficult moment of his captivity as psychological rather than physical: "Thoughts of a partial deal, that some of us would remain there." This issue was also discussed on "Uvda," where Or addressed the hostage deal. He also shared an ironic detail: some of his captors were killed, but one is currently imprisoned in Israel. "How the wheel turns," he concluded.