HIT Participated in the Israel Support Parade in New York Last Weekend

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, President of HIT - Holon Institute of Technology, and the Institute's CEO Samuel Goldberg, represented the academic institution at the central Israel support parade "Israel Day on Fifth" recently held on Fifth Avenue in New York.

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, President of HIT - Holon Institute of Technology, and the Institute's CEO Samuel Goldberg in the Israel Support Parade in New York Last Weekend

Under the slogan "591 days is too many!!!", the Institute's representatives joined tens of thousands of marchers from around the world, including captivity survivors and families of hostages, aiming to raise awareness to the plight of 58 hostages still being held captive.

The parade, considered the largest pro-Israel event taking place in New York, served as a platform to express solidarity and hope in the ongoing struggle to free the hostages.

"We join the clear and unequivocal call - bring them home now!" said the representatives of HIT Holon Institute of Technology, calling for solidarity and support for the families waiting for their loved ones to return.

The annual "Israel Day on Fifth" parade drew unprecedented participation of approximately 40,000 marchers and delegations from 27 different countries.

According to organizers' estimates, the event included an impressive presence of public figures, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Israel's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon, representatives from the US Congress, and the Chief Rabbi of New York.

In the central speeches, speakers emphasized the importance of solidarity with Israel during this challenging period and called for the immediate release of the hostages. "We stand with Israel unconditionally," declared Mayor Adams in his speech.

Among the participants, families of hostages who came especially from Israel for the event were particularly prominent, sharing their personal stories with the large audience. American media covered the event extensively, and on social media, the parade received significant resonance under the hashtag #BringThemHomeNow.

According to the event organizers, this year saw an increase of about 30% in the number of participants compared to last year, reflecting growing support for Israel in the Jewish community and the broader American public.