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President Isaac Herzog Attends Wedding of Two Former Hostages
President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal attended the wedding of former hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen on Sunday evening. The couple was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.
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President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal attended the wedding of former hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen on Sunday evening. The couple was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023. Cohen was released after 55 days in November 2023 as part of the first hostage release deal.
Troufanov was released after 498 days on February 15, 2025, during phase one of a mediated ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Herzog and his wife gave the couple a blessing from under the huppah. "We prayed for your return, we were moved to tears when you came back home, and this evening we were privileged to rejoice together with you and to bless you under the chuppah on your joyous day," they said. Herzog explained that he had previously stated he would not attend any weddings until all the hostages returned.
Background The couple announced their engagement in July 2025.
Cohen told reporters at Sheba Medical Center after Troufanov's release that she had waited for him despite his concerns.
