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Former Gaza Captives Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen Marry in Celebrated Ceremony

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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

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Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen, former hostages abducted to Gaza, married in Or Yehuda with fellow captives and President Herzog attending. Sapir was held 55 days, Sasha 498 days before their release and reunion. The president blessed their union, celebrating their return and future together.

01Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen, both former Gaza captives, married in Or Yehuda on Sunday.
02Sapir was held captive for 55 days; Sasha was held for 498 days before release.
03They were kidnapped at Kibbutz Nir Oz, where Sasha's parents live.
04Other former captives from the October 7 Gaza abductions attended the wedding.
05President Isaac Herzog attended and blessed the couple during the ceremony.
06Sasha proposed to Sapir a year after his release from captivity.

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