Fernando Marman
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 60
Citizenships: Israel, Argentina
Occupation: Handyman, Furniture Store Worker
Hostage status: Redeemed alive on February 12th, 2024, during a rescue mission by the IDF
More about Fernando:
Rescued by the IDF along with his brother-in-law, Louis Har, on February 12th, 2024 in the operation ‘Golden Hand’
Immigrated to Israel from Argentina in the 1990s,
Someone who willingly helps anyone asking for assistance
Is always there for others without counting the cost
Related Hostages: Clara Marman, sister (Redeemed/Alive), Gabriela Leimberg, sister (Redeemed/Alive), Mia Leimberg, niece (Redeemed/Alive) and Louis Har, brother-in-law (Redeemed/Alive)
Primary Sources:
Washington Post, Israeli army rescues two hostages amid deadly airstrikes on Rafah, Feb 12, 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fernando Marman and Louis Har Reuniting with their Families, Feb 12, 2024
Times of Israel, RESCUED: Argentine-born Fernando Marman, beloved handyman, Feb 12, 2024
Ynet, Rescued hostages say they were held by a family in Rafah and 'we were hungry', Feb 12, 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Swords of Iron: War in the South - Hamas’ Attack on Israel, Mar 29, 2024
IDF, Hostages Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har Have Been Rescued, Feb 12, 2024
Secondary Sources:
Date Last Updated: April 8th, 2024