ABOUT LIZ
Liz Hirsh Naftali is the great-aunt of Abigail Mor Edan, a three-year-old who was held hostage in Gaza for fifty-one days. Abigail was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, from her community, Kfar Aza, after her parents were both murdered in front of her by Hamas terrorists.
In the wake of that attack, Naftali became a fervent advocate working for the release of the hostages. Even after Abigail’s release on November 26, 2023 she remained dedicated to working for all those who remained in captivity in Gaza until the last hostage was back in Israel on January 26, 2026 after 842 days.
Liz is the author of Saving Abigail, an important and inspiring book that tells the true story of what happened to Abigail and her family on October 7, 2023; the resilience of little Abigail; and the fight to release all of the hostages.
Liz’s travels to Washington DC, across the United States, and around the world telling her personal-family story, the truth of October 7th and her advocacy since. Liz meets with students, Jewish communities, diverse legislators and diplomats, presidents, prime ministers, and multi-faith leaders and believers. Her message while centered around truth, is one of hope and humanity.
Liz speaks out about the importance of bi-partisan efforts to end the fighting and ensure security and a future for all Israelis, Gazans and all people living in the Gulf Region.
Liz is the creator and host of LIz’s Coffee Connection Podcast (formerly The Capitol Coffee Connection), a platform where she invites prominent, diverse and inspiring leaders to talk about the common thread that binds us all together—our shared experiences, stories, and the very essence of our heart and humanity—leaving out politics and policy. Her dream, no matter what affiliation, is to make honest and thoughtful conversations a priority in order to sustain our democracy. She has interviewed over 100 incredible leaders and is in Season 3 of the Podcast.
Liz is a Humanitarian Ambassador, Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, Hostage Advocate and businesswoman. Liz serves on the board of Oakwood School and IKAR Shul Boards in Los Angeles, California. She serves on the U.S. Commission for American Heritage Abroad.
Liz is the author of three books, Saving Abigail, Israel Land and Sixty Seconds of Light. Liz is the proud mother of five diverse, interesting and incredible big kids.