Israel remembers hostages at Passover as Palestinians dig up a mass grave

Israel remembers hostages at Passover as Palestinians dig up mass grave in Gaza. Passover is a festival of deliverance and freedom. 130 hostages believed to still be in Gaza believed to be in captivity. Israel remembers those who have been held hostage in Gaza for over two decades.

Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover. For many Jews this year, the holiday brings up the pain of knowing that hostages are still captive. Passover is one of the themes of the holiday for many Jews, including freedom from captivity. Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 raises painful reminders of the hostage crisis.

Jews around the world will begin celebrating the week-long Passover holiday on Monday. Jews recount the biblical story of their exodus from Egypt after hundreds of years of slavery. The holiday commemorates the exodus of the Egyptians from slavery to freedom from slavery. Jews will be celebrating the holiday in Israel starting at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday.