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59 Hostages, Including American, Remain in Gaza 560 Days After Hamas Abductions Amid Passover

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Updated Apr 18, 2025, 05:34 PM

As of April 18, 2025, 59 hostages remain held in Gaza, more than 560 days after the October 7, 2023, attack when Hamas militants entered Israel and abducted civilians. It has been 18 months since the abductions.

Of the 59 hostages, 24 are presumed to be alive, though reports indicate they are at imminent risk. Among those held is at least one American citizen.

The ongoing captivity coincides with the Passover holiday, with Israeli officials noting that 59 hostages will be missing from their families' tables. Calls continue from international figures and organizations for the immediate return of the hostages, with some emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Israeli officials maintain that the return of the hostages is a prerequisite for ending the conflict.

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Robbie Strazynski

@cardplayerlife

It's been a memorable Passover for many reasons, some of them not so great. Sometimes remaining positive, even during a holiday, is tough. Adversity is often a test of faith, but you've got to believe Gd's salvation comes in the blink of an eye. Shabbat shalom ✡️ Chag Sameach

Rep. Derek Tran

@RepDerekTranCA

Hostages, including an American citizen, in Gaza continue to endure unspeakable conditions. Any lasting peace must include the immediate return of hostages, the eradication of the terrorist organization Hamas and holding any actors or state that commit war crimes accountable. We

Hillel Neuer

@HillelNeuer

From Jerusalem, I wish all my Jewish followers a Happy Passover. This is the story of a people who faced Pharaoh, pogroms, Nazis—and now Hamas. Yet we never gave up hope. As 59 hostages remain in Gaza, we pray for their freedom. May this season of redemption bring them home. https://t.co/0BcGa7j1Uz