Before 10/7 they almost broke up. Hostage survivors reveal how it ended in a wedding

Sasha Tropanov and Sapir Cohen, Hamas hostage survivors, tell the story of a relationship that was about to end before October 7, about 498 and 55 days in captivity, and about the wedding that surprised everyone. Sasha, released after 498 days, was convinced Sapir had moved on, but she waited and became a support for his family. The two married in July in the presence of 500 guests, including the President of Israel.

Sasha Tropanov and Sapir Cohen, Hamas hostage survivors, recount a relationship that was on the verge of ending before October 7, 2023. They had planned a farewell conversation, but the abduction changed everything. Sasha was held captive for 498 days, Sapir for 55 days. Sasha was convinced Sapir had moved on, but she waited for him, joined the struggle for his release, and became a pillar of support for his mother. After his release, the two discovered they had changed and grown closer. They married in July 2026 in the presence of 500 guests, including the President of Israel and the head of the hostage command center. The article describes the moments of abduction, survival in captivity, and coping with the return to routine. Sasha returned to part-time work at Amazon, and Sapir is seeking a new direction after leaving her job as a software engineer. The two emphasize the personal growth they underwent and the need for meaning in life.