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Sydney Sweeney Meets Freed Israeli Hostages, Shows Support

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sydney Sweeney, actress, met with freed Israeli hostages Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or, signaling support after their kidnapping on Oct 7, 2023.
The meeting was shared by StandWithUs, the pro-Israel advocacy group.
Noa Argamani was released in 2024 and Avinatan Or in 2025.
Scooter Braun has advocated for pro-Israel causes and met the couple.
Sweeney has largely avoided politics while urging kindness and unity after criticism over a past advertisement.

History

Historical Context

The Israeli Hostage Crisis began with the Munich Massacre in 1972, where Palestinian militants from Black September killed 11 Israeli athletes during the Olympics. In response, Prime Minister Golda Meir's government established counter-terrorism units and adopted a no-negotiation policy with terrorists. The ongoing hostage situation remains a critical issue in Israeli security and international relations, as highlighted by recent advocacy efforts.

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Story summary

Sydney Sweeney, actress, met with freed Israeli hostages Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or, signaling support after their kidnapping on Oct 7, 2023.
The meeting was shared by StandWithUs, the pro-Israel advocacy group.
Noa Argamani was released in 2024 and Avinatan Or in 2025.
Scooter Braun has advocated for pro-Israel causes and met the couple.
Sweeney has largely avoided politics while urging kindness and unity after criticism over a past advertisement.

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