Israel marks Passover with empty seats for hostages


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CHCH— Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. Israelis are marking Passover with hostages still in Gaza. Weeklong observances are about freedom, but many remain captive after Hamas’ October 7th attack. That’s why many Jews around the world are adapting their rituals at the Seder table this year to fit the somber mood.

TheHill—Biden marks Passover with statement of ‘ironclad’ support for Israel. President Biden marked the coming of Passover in a message Sunday, tying the Jewish holiday to the Israel-Hamas war and doubling down on his support for Israel in the conflict. “This holiday reminds us of a profound and powerful truth: that even in the face of persecution, if we hold on to faith, we shall

www.breakingthenews.net—Hostage families: Israel must decide hostages or war. Relatives of the captives stated on Saturday that the Israeli government has to chose between returning the hostages or engaging in war after Hamas released a video of two hostages in the Gaza Strip.

The Spectator Australia—On Passover, Israel, and the scourge of antisemitism. On behalf of the Australia-Israel Allies Caucus, I wish all who celebrate a happy and holy Pesach/Passover. Passover commemorates the…What to read next: Laughs, lies, and lights out | Australia fails to protect children from gender experiments | Only official misinformation allowed | Do you wish your country would become normal again?