Thousands attend a Purim parade in in Jerusalem on Monday. This is the first Purim parade to take place in Jerusalem since 1982. Purim is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the saving of Jewish people from an official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman.
Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza lead the first Purim parade in Jerusalem since 1982 on March 25, 2024. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI