Passover in Hostages Square Highlights Unbreakable Israeli Solidarity

On the first night of Passover, families of Israelis held captive by Hamas brought their grief, hope, and unwavering determination to Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, transforming the plaza into a national Seder table. With 59 hostages still held in Gaza over 20 of whom are believed to be alive hundreds gathered in the square outside the Tel Aviv Museum for a public Passover meal led by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. The event served as both a traditional commemoration of the Jewish journey from slavery to freedom and a powerful national cry for the return of the captives.

Columbia Anti-Israel Protest Leader Detained by US Immigration

Tensions surrounding campus extremism took a dramatic turn this week as US immigration authorities detained Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student originally from the West Bank, and a prominent leader in the university’s anti-Israel protest movement. Mahdawi, a legal permanent US resident since 2015, was arrested in Vermont while attending a citizenship-related immigration appointment. His detention follows the recent arrest of fellow Columbia protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, signaling a wider crackdown on foreign student activists whose rhetoric and actions have drawn national concern.

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“Today, on April 15, 2025, the Western Wall in Jerusalem bore witness to a profoundly moving Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing), as hundreds of kohanim raised their hands in unison to bless tens of thousands of worshippers gathered for Passover. This year’s ceremony was especially poignant, with the participation of recently freed hostages, families of those still in captivity, and wounded IDF soldiers, all standing together in a powerful display of national unity and resilience. The event, attended by Israel’s Chief Rabbis and the Mayor of Jerusalem, featured prayers for the return of the remaining hostages, the healing of the wounded, and peace for the nation.”

Blind and Sighted Runners Unite in Jerusalem Marathon

As dawn broke over the ancient streets of Jerusalem, thousands gathered to run its famed marathon. But among the sea of participants, one group moved with a unique grace and purpose nearly 70 blind and visually impaired athletes, each tethered to a sighted guide, ran in perfect harmony through the city’s winding paths. These runners are members of Kesher Ayin–Winner Israel, a remarkable running club that transcends sport.

In a significant counterterrorism victory, Israeli security forces confirmed the elimination of Hamas terrorist Hamza Wael Muhammad Asafah, a key figure in the group’s Nukhba Force, responsible for atrocities committed during the October 7 massacre. The precision airstrike, conducted two weeks ago in central Gaza, was the result of a coordinated effort by the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet).

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