Netanyahu's passover message acknowledges national pain, resilience

ANI April 11, 2025 195 views

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful Passover address reflecting on Israel's national trauma and collective strength. His speech honored the victims of the October 7th Hamas attack, highlighting the empty chairs at Seder tables. Netanyahu quoted a fallen soldier's message of redemption, symbolizing national unity and resilience. The address underscored Israel's historical ability to overcome adversity, even in the face of profound loss.

"We are a generation of redemption" - Elkana Vizel (Fallen Soldier)
Tel Aviv, April 11: In his Passover address to the nation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the empty chairs at many Seder--Passover feast--tables this year, representing hostages still held by Hamas, fallen soldiers, and the wounded recovering in rehabilitation centers.

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Netanyahu acknowledges empty Seder tables representing hostages and soldiers

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Emphasizes national resilience after October 7th attack

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Quotes fallen soldier's message of hope and redemption

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Affirms Israel's historical perseverance

"From this emptiness rises the clear voice of our fallen heroes," Netanyahu said, quoting a message from fallen soldier Elkana Vizel, who fell in Gaza fighting Hamas: "We are a generation of redemption."

The Prime Minister emphasized national resilience following the October 7th massacre: "We not only survived--we rose as one people and with a strong hand we broke the axis of evil."

He concluded by affirming Israel's historical perseverance against adversaries. (ANI/TPS)

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Sarah L.
Powerful message during this difficult Passover. Those empty chairs at Seder tables break my heart 💔 We must never forget the sacrifices made to protect our people.
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David K.
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish there was more focus on concrete plans to bring remaining hostages home. The rhetoric is strong but families need action.
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Miriam R.
The quote from Elkana Vizel gave me chills. What an incredible generation of young people we have defending our homeland. Am Yisrael Chai! 🇮🇱
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Ari S.
First Passover without my nephew who was killed on Oct 7. The PM's words about resilience mean something different when you're living this pain every day. But we go on.
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Tamar B.
Beautifully said. In times like these, we see the true strength of our people. Next year in Jerusalem - whole, safe, and at peace. 🙏
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Ethan P.
I appreciate the message of unity, but we can't ignore the deep divisions in our society that still exist. True resilience means addressing those too.

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