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Saturday, February 15, 2025
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
Video shows Sasha Troufanov meeting his mother and partner after release
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Newly released hostage Sasha Troufanov reunites with his mother Yelena (right) and girlfriend Sapir Cohen (left) soon after his return to Israel, February 15, 2025 (IDF Spokesman)
Released hostage Sasha Troufanov is seen in footage released by the military reuniting with his mother Yelena and partner Sapir Cohen at an IDF facility near Re’im earlier today, after 498 days in Hamas captivity.
Released hostage Sasha Troufanov reunites with his mother Yelena and partner Sapir Cohen, at an IDF facility near Re’im, February 15, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
Troufanov, 29, was abducted on October 7, 2023, along with his mother, grandmother and girlfriend, who were since freed. His father, Vitaly Troufanov, was killed during the onslaught.
Hamas released the three women in November 2023 as part of a weeklong truce.
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