Mideast in Pictures: War-shadowed Israelis hold Passover Seder at underground shelter-Xinhua
Mideast in Pictures: War-shadowed Israelis hold Passover Seder at underground shelter
Source: Xinhua
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2026-04-03 19:08:16
People hold a Passover Seder at an underground shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 1, 2026. The week-long Jewish holiday of Passover began at sunset on April 1 and will end at sunset on April 8. As the military conflict continues, some Israelis chose to observe the traditional holiday meal in protective facilities. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)
JERUSALEM, April 3 (Xinhua) -- As the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict drags on, Tel Aviv residents have gathered in underground shelters for their Passover Seder. The Jewish ritual, once held at home, has been forced to adapt to the grim reality of war.
People hold a Passover Seder at an underground shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 1, 2026. The week-long Jewish holiday of Passover began at sunset on April 1 and will end at sunset on April 8. As the military conflict continues, some Israelis chose to observe the traditional holiday meal in protective facilities. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)A boy eats Matzo, or unleavened bread, during a Passover Seder at an underground shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 1, 2026. The week-long Jewish holiday of Passover began at sunset on April 1 and will end at sunset on April 8. As the military conflict continues, some Israelis chose to observe the traditional holiday meal in protective facilities. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)■
