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Couple's Unique Marriage Proposal Near Sea of Galilee Goes Viral with Nearly 3 Million Views
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 20, 2026
What happened
Ido Glicko proposed to Emily Maman in a staged encounter near the Sea of Galilee, filmed by photographer Raviv Boaz. The unique proposal video quickly went viral, reaching nearly 3 million views across social media within two days, drawing widespread emotional reactions.
- 01Ido Glicko proposed to Emily Maman with a staged encounter near the Sea of Galilee.
- 02Photographer Raviv Boaz helped film the proposal using hidden recording glasses.
- 03The video reached nearly 3 million views across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook in two days.
- 04Emily only realized the proposal was real when Ido revealed the ring.
- 05Boaz said the viral success and public reactions were unprecedented in his experience.
- 06The couple’s story resonated deeply, inspiring many viewers to share their emotions.
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