Troufanov, who was held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad, was released in February after 498 days in captivity.By World Israel News StaffTwo former Israeli hostages who were held separately by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip have become engaged following their release.Alexander (“Sasha”) Troufanov, 29, and his girlfriend, Sapir Cohen, 30, were visiting Troufanov’s family at Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7, 2023, when they were abducted by Palestinian Arab terrorists in a border invasion led by Hamas.Troufanov’s mother, Yelena, and grandmother, Irena Tati, were also kidnapped. His father, Vitaly, was killed during the massacre.The three women, including Sapir, were released during a temporary ceasefire in November 2023.Sapir Cohen and Alex Trufanov were abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Courtesy of Sapir Cohen.Troufanov, who was held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad, was released in February after 498 days in captivity.Afterwards, Cohen said her boyfriend told her that he had prayed during captivity that she would find someone else to love, believing he would never make it home.The post Former hostages held by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza get engaged appeared first on World Israel News.