Sydney Sweeney is facing strong reactions online after meeting with two Israelis who were previously held hostage by Hamas.
The moment came to light after pro-Israel advocacy group StandWithUs shared a photo of the actress standing with Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or. According to the group, the pair were taken during the October 7, 2023 attacks and later freed from Gaza in June 2024 during an Israeli military operation. In the photo posted by StandWithUs, Sweeney stands between them, smiling, with her arms placed behind their backs.
Sweeney kept her look simple for the meeting. She wore a light-colored turtleneck sweater, short denim bottoms, and black knee-high boots. Argamani wore a loose brown dress and jacket, while Or was dressed casually in a T-shirt and dark pants. The image appears to have been taken outdoors, possibly on a patio.
After the photo was shared, reactions quickly poured in across social media. Some praised the actress for showing support. Israeli diplomat Itai Biran wrote on X, “Turns out it’s not just the jeans that fit well, it’s the values too.” The UK National Jewish Assembly also posted praise, saying, “Brilliant actor, and genuinely admirable to see her take the time to meet them and show support.”
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