Becca Wertman-Traub, director of research at the Canada-based Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, wrote that “134 Israelis—including a baby—are not able to celebrate Purim because Hamas continues to hold them hostage. Have Hamas release the hostages, lay down its arms and surrender. Let Israelis and Palestinians have a chance at peace.”

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