Hollywood Star Sydney Sweeney Meets Rescued Hostages Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or

Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney has met with two prominent survivors of Hamas captivity, Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or, during a heartfelt encounter in the United States. The 28-year-old star, best known for roles in Euphoria and Anyone But You, posed for a photo alongside the pair, which was shared by the pro-Israel advocacy organization StandWithUs. The meeting highlights Sweeney's emerging ties to Jewish and Israeli causes, especially as she has been in a steady relationship with Jewish music executive and producer Scooter Braun for the past four months.

The relationship between Sweeney and Braun, which began after months of dating rumors, surprised many in entertainment circles given their different backgrounds. Close sources recently revealed that Sweeney has been receiving a flood of messages from athletes expressing romantic interest and asking her out, a situation that has reportedly left Braun quite upset and protective of their partnership. Braun, a high-profile figure in the music industry who has long supported Israel and Jewish communities, is believed to have influenced Sweeney's growing public affinity for pro-Israel initiatives.

Noa Argamani was rescued from Hamas terrorists in Gaza after enduring 246 days in captivity. Her dramatic extraction took place on June 8, 2024, during a high-risk IDF operation codenamed Arnon in the Nuseirat area. Alongside her, three other hostages, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, were freed from the same location where they had been held together. Argamani's rescue drew worldwide attention due to her visible abduction from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, captured on video as she was forcibly taken on a motorcycle while calling out for her mother.

Avinatan Or was released in October 2025 after nearly two years held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. His freedom came as part of the most recent hostage release deal negotiated amid the ongoing war. Both Argamani and Or have since become powerful voices advocating for the remaining hostages still held in Gaza and raising awareness about the brutality they endured.

The photo of Sweeney with the two survivors carries a strong message of solidarity, amplified by StandWithUs's efforts to promote positive stories connecting Israel with global figures. Sweeney's involvement adds to a growing list of celebrities showing support for Israel following the October 7 massacre and the subsequent war against Hamas terrorists. Her relationship with Braun appears to be deepening these connections, blending Hollywood glamour with meaningful personal encounters that resonate far beyond entertainment.