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Russian Chief Rabbi Officiates Wedding of Israeli Hostage Survivors Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Ynet · 14 hours ago
What happened
Israeli hostage survivors Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen married in a ceremony officiated by Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, with Israeli President Isaac Herzog attending and blessing the couple.
- 01Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen, kidnapped by Hamas in October 2023, married on Sunday.
- 02Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar officiated the wedding ceremony.
- 03Israeli President Isaac Herzog attended and blessed the couple.
- 04Rabbi David Druck, chairman of 'Kisufim,' also blessed and witnessed the wedding.
- 05The couple were kidnapped during the October 2023 Hamas massacre and later released.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew16 minutes ago
Russian Chief Rabbi Officiates Wedding of Israeli Hostage Survivors Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israeli Hostages Sasha Troponov and Sapir Cohen Marry After Harrowing Captivity
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew13 hours ago
Former Gaza Captives Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen Marry in Celebrated Ceremony
SrugimRight · Hebrew13 hours ago
Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen Marry After Harrowing Captivity in Gaza
Now 14Right · Hebrew13 hours ago
Former Hostages Sasha Tropnov and Sapir Cohen Marry in Emotional Ceremony
WallaCenter · Hebrew14 hours ago
Former Gaza Captives Sapir Cohen and Sasha Tropnov Marry After Years Apart
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