Overview
- This Passover marks the second consecutive year of celebration during wartime since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
- Fifty-nine hostages remain in Gaza, with only 24 believed to be alive, as negotiations for their release have stalled.
- Jewish families worldwide are leaving empty seats at their Seder tables to honor the hostages and hope for their liberation.
- Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, have drawn parallels between the Exodus narrative and the ongoing struggle for freedom and security.
- Renewed fighting in Gaza underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis, with no clear resolution in sight for the remaining hostages.