Former Israeli hostages Sasha Trufanov and Sapir Cohen wed in emotional ceremony
(JTA) — Two former Israeli hostages have wed, in the first marriage of hostages taken when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Sasha Trufanov and Sapir Cohen were visiting Trufanov’s family on Kibbutz Nir…
Assessment
The wedding of Sasha Trufanov and Sapir Cohen marks the first marriage between former hostages from the October 7 attack. Both were abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz, where Trufanov's father was killed. The ceremony underscores the enduring personal cost and the resilience of survivors. Further details on their captivity and release remain limited.