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IDF Captive Survivor Eli-H Cohen and Partner Ziv Avod Celebrate Emotional Henna Ceremony
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 5 hours ago
What happened
Eli-H Cohen, who returned to Israel after 505 days in Hamas captivity, and his partner Ziv Avod celebrated a henna ceremony ahead of their August wedding, marking a hopeful new chapter after the October 7 events. The event was attended by family, friends, and fellow captivity survivors, featuring a special tribute from Cohen symbolizing gratitude and resilience.
- 01Eli-H Cohen and Ziv Avod held a henna ceremony before their August 19 wedding.
- 02Cohen survived 505 days in Hamas captivity before returning to Israel.
- 03The event symbolized hope and a new beginning after the October 7 attacks.
- 04Fellow captivity survivors joined the celebration to support the couple.
- 05A special galabiya worn by Cohen bore the inscription "Dad, thank you," replacing the wartime slogan.
- 06The ceremony was organized by Moran Spiegel with traditional decorations by Kinneret Henna & Gina Le'Arusa.
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