Yechiel (Michael) Leiter, Israel’s new ambassador to the United States, speaking at Washington Hebrew Congregation and praying for the release of all hostages. It’s been 500 days.

  • Hostages taken into Gaza: 251

  • Hostages remaining in Gaza: 73, including 3 taken before Oct. 7, 2023

  • Hostages in Gaza believed to be dead: 36, including one from before Oct. 7, 2023