During the Passover celebrations, thousands of Jewish worshippers gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall for the Birkat Kohanim, or Priestly Blessing. The event, which drew participants from across Israel, also included prayers for the release of hostages and the safety of soldiers and citizens. This significant religious gathering coincided with the ongoing observance of Passover, highlighting its cultural and spiritual importance to the Jewish community.
Watch: tens of thousands of Jews gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the traditional Priestly Blessing. May our prayers for the release of the hostages and for the safety of our soldiers and citizens be answered. https://t.co/a5EEQ5oy1y
Thousands at Western Wall for priestly blessing, with prayers for hostages’ return https://t.co/WNQhXZlM5f
Jewish worshippers gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall today for the Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) as part of the Passover festivities. 🕊️ 📷: @israelphoto https://t.co/V1myJMROgg
Thousands of settlers flocked to “Jerusalem” at the Al-Buraq Wall (Wailing Wall) from all over the Israel to take part in the ceremony of blessing the kohanim and pray for the return of the prisoners. https://t.co/KZM6MjHdOy
Thousands gathered for the Passover Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. ✡️ https://t.co/8v7vCzv1MT
Jewish worshippers gathered today at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) during Passover celebrations. 🕊️ 📷: @israelphoto https://t.co/3d9XjZFpmG
Israeli continue to gather at the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the second day of Passover https://t.co/aI1ykVnJiD