Overview
- The photo circulated on January 13 via StandWithUs on X and Instagram, prompting widespread attention and praise.
- Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or were abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023 during Hamas attacks.
- Argamani was rescued in Gaza on June 8, 2024 during the IDF’s Operation Arnon, while Or was released in October 2025 in a later hostage deal.
- Outlets report it remains unclear when or where Sweeney met the pair.
- Public reactions included commendations from community groups and a supportive post by Israeli diplomat Itai Biran, as coverage also noted Sweeney’s connection to activist and music executive Scooter Braun.