Hamas Captive Eli Cohen Marries Fiancée in Emotional Wedding Marking Life’s Triumph
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First reported by Walla · 17 hours ago
What happened
Eli Cohen, who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days, married Ziv Avud, a survivor of the Hamas attack on Simchat Torah, in a deeply emotional ceremony. The wedding symbolized hope and resilience, featuring a prayer led by Cohen and a ketubah written by the father of a fallen hero who saved Avud. The event was blessed by Chief Rabbi David Lau and marked a powerful moment of national inspiration.
- 01Eli Cohen survived 505 days in Hamas captivity before marrying Ziv Avud, a Simchat Torah attack survivor.
- 02Ziv was saved by Iner Shapira, who died protecting others in the Hamas attack’s death shelter.
- 03Eli paused the wedding to thank God and lead guests in the Shema Israel prayer, fulfilling a captivity promise.
- 04The ketubah was written by the father of Iner Shapira, symbolizing closure and gratitude.
- 05Chief Rabbi David Lau blessed the ceremony, emphasizing its spiritual and national significance.
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