Florida governor Ron DeSantis today denounced the Biden administration for not doing enough to combat growing protests against Israel on college campuses.

<p>US President says he condemns antisemitic protests taking place on the Columbia University campus but also says he condemns “those who don't understand what's going on with the Palestinians."</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Passover in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

Barrage of at least 30 rockets fired towards Tzfat as Israelis gather to celebrate the start of Passover. Rockets explode in open areas, no injuries reported.

<p>Foreign Ministry fires back after UN probe says UNRWA is irreplaceable: UNRWA-Gaza is a rotten and poisonous tree whose roots are Hamas.</p><p><i><span lang="EN-US">(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Passover in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</span></i></p>

<p>Nine-year-old Emily Hand, who was held hostage by Hamas and freed after 50 days, takes part in Kibbutz Be'eri Seder, sings "Ma Nishtana" with other children.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Passover in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>At least 45 pro-Palestinian Arab protesters arrested at Yale University after police in riot gear storm the campus during a protest.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Passover in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>An Israeli military source told the Wall Street Journal that the IDF's operation in Rafah will happen and the IDF will have a "tight operational plan due to the area's complexity and will provide humanitarian assistance at the same time."</p><p>The report noted that the fighting in Rafah is expected to take at least six weeks.</p>

According to Egyptian officials, Israel intends to send troops to Rafah gradually and to concentrate on areas where the defense establishment believes Hamas leaders are hiding.