Clara Marman
Gender: Female
Age when taken: 63
Citizenships: Israel, Argentina
Occupation: Retired Kindergarten Teacher of 30 years
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on November 28th, 2023, during the 7 Day Ceasefire
More about Clara:
A mother of 2 daughters, Maayan and Gefen, and a grandmother of 3
Her two siblings, Fernando and Gabriela, also immigrated from Argentina
Has lived in Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak since 1982
Helped to take care of all the children on the kibbutz
After retiring, she continued helping at-risk families providing parental guidance
A selfless woman who dedicates herself entirely to others
Takes medicine for chronic illness
An excellent baker
Related Hostages: Fernando Marman, brother (Redeemed/Alive), Gabriela Leimberg, sister (Redeemed/Alive), Mia Leimberg, niece (Redeemed/Alive) and Louis Har, husband (Redeemed/Alive)
Primary Sources:
Orato, Israeli hostage released by Hamas after 50 days: "I felt no relief, only concern for those left inside", Feb 16, 2024
Ynet, Clara freed from captivity, but husband and brother remain in Gaza: 'In my head, I'm there, I never came back', Feb 04, 2024
CBC, 'This is our life now': Family members tell stories of loved ones held hostage in Gaza, Nov 16, 2023
Buenos Aires Times, Four more Argentines released from Gaza, Nov 29, 2023
i24 News, Freed hostages fears for those still held in Gaza, Jan 16, 2024
i24 News, Charity Workers, Teachers, Mothers- Stories Of 10 Israelis Released On Tuesday, Nov 29, 2023
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Return of hostages, December 01, 2023
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: April 8th, 2024