Biden leads world call on Hamas to free hostages now * Tears, hope for Hersh’s parents after clip * ToI at Columbia: ‘A hotbed for radical antisemitism’ * $17B aid signed

[Times of Israel]( [The daily edition]( Thursday, April 25, 2024 Presented by [Rosen School of Hebrew]( [‘Stay strong,’ parents urge Hersh Goldberg-Polin after Hamas airs propaganda clip]( By Emanuel Fabian, Jacob Magid, Jessica Steinberg and Michael Bachner Israeli-American hostage, 23, with missing hand, seen fuming at government for failing to free abductees for 200 days, describing ‘hell’ in Gaza captivity [Father of Hersh Goldberg-Polin tells of tears, hope as he saw hostage son in Hamas video]( By ToI Staff [Biden meets at White House with Avigail Idan, 4, who was held hostage by Hamas]( By Jacob Magid Live updates [LIVE: Biden, 17 other world leaders issue joint call for Hamas to immediately free hostages]( By ToI Staff War cabinet convenes to discuss upcoming operation in Rafah * UN notes steps by Israel to boost aid deliveries * Dozens arrested during anti-Israel protests at US universities Reporter's notebook [As Columbia anti-Israel encampment endures, Jewish students horrified by ‘Judenrein’ campus]( By Cathryn J. Prince ‘A hotbed for radical antisemitism’: Protesters have shouted ‘Kill all the Jews’ and ‘We want one Arab state’ as administration struggles with out of control demonstrators, outside agitators Promoted Content [Immerse yourself in modern Hebrew]( Celebrate Pesach and Yom Ha’atzmaut with Rosen School of Hebrew’s Online Courses [Dozens arrested at U of Texas, USC as anti-Israel protests spread to more US campuses]( By ToI Staff and Agencies Texas governor says protesters ‘belong in jail,’ White House upholds commitment to free speech, condemns ‘hateful rhetoric’; House speaker tells Columbia president to restore calm or quit [Explainer / At heart of protests sweeping US universities is demand they divest from Israel]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [ToI podcast / Daily Briefing Apr 25: Day 202 – Why US students must be schooled on protesters’ goals]( By ToI Staff Top Ops Hepzibah Alon [Let’s talk about hope]( Is dialogue possible after Oct. 7? Alumni of an Israeli international school are embarking on a project that answers yes Benjamin Birely [Skunk water and Jewish unity]( At a protest after Hamas released a video of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israelis clashed, conjuring the pre-Oct 7 era [Netanyahu likens US campus encampments by ‘antisemitic mobs’ to 1930s Nazi Germany]( By ToI Staff and Agencies PM claims anti-Israel protesters are also chanting ‘Death to America’; standoff at Columbia continues amid dueling claims about talks with management on taking down tents [CRM]( [War cabinet discusses Rafah op, amid reported new initiative on hostage talks]( By ToI Staff, Emanuel Fabian and Agencies Hostage families stage demonstration outside military headquarters; IDF repositions forces in the Strip as it awaits government approval for long-expected offensive [IDF ready to move into Gaza’s Rafah, awaiting government okay, says senior official]( By Agencies, Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff [White House demands ‘answers’ from Israel after Gaza hospital mass grave claims]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Hamas official who sought endless war after Oct. 7 says it could put down arms for 2-state deal]( By AP and ToI Staff Khalil al-Hayya’s comments to AP appear to contradict official policy of destroying Jewish state, but in separate interview he indicates eased stance would be temporary [Sinwar briefly emerged from hiding in Gaza, met with fighters, Hamas source claims]( By ToI Staff [Those We Have Lost]( [Those We Have Lost]( [Civilians and soldiers who have fallen since Oct. 7]( [Read Here]( [Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans]( By Agencies and ToI Staff This means ‘Iran can never carry out the destruction it intended 10 days ago,’ says president; vows to ‘surge’ aid ‘to the innocent people of Gaza’; $95B bill helps Ukraine, Taiwan [Smotrich to PM: Bring down PA, annex West Bank, if it keeps seeking UN state, war arrests]( By ToI Staff Far-right finance minister vows to halt tax transfers to Palestinian Authority if it wins unilateral statehood or ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, soldiers for war in Gaza [US calls Smotrich’s reported push to legalize outposts ‘dangerous and reckless’]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Those We Are Missing]( [The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown]( [Read Here]( [Six months into war, Israeli soldiers still count on donations for basic supplies. Why?]( By Asaf Elia-Shalev Immediately after Oct. 7, charity at home and abroad aided troops who were mobilized more quickly and in higher numbers than ever before. Many wonder why that help is still needed [Thousands at Western Wall for priestly blessing, with prayers for hostages’ return]( By Charlie Summers Some 30,000 worshipers attend semi-annual ceremony as organizers add special text for the release of those in Hamas captivity [Day 202 – Why US students must be schooled on protesters’ goals]( [listen to the podcast]( [How US Jewish summer camps are preparing to welcome Israeli staff — many fresh from war]( By jacob gurvis An estimated 1,500 emissaries will arrive at the idyllic summertime enclaves after over 6 months of wartime trauma, as plans are made for addressing tough topics with campers More Headlines [Ship attacked off coast of Yemen as Houthi rebel campaign appears reinvigorated]( By AP and ToI Staff [Iran said to cut Syria presence after strikes blamed on Israel]( By Agencies and ToI Staff [Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in April]( By Shoshanna Solomon [US chip giant Nvidia snaps up Israeli AI workload management startup]( By Sharon Wrobel [Ukraine using secretly provided long-range US missiles, official say]( By Lolita C. Baldor and TARA COPP [Iran’s judiciary confirms dissident rapper sentenced to death for role in protests]( By Reuters [The daily edition]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [View in browser]( [Contact support](mailto:support@timesofisrael.com) [Advertise with us](mailto:advertise@timesofisrael.com) Were you forwarded this email? [Subscribe here]( [Unsubscribe]( from this List © 2024 The Times Of Israel, All Rights Reserved