US President Joe Biden
Demonstrators embrace each other after the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas was reported, Tel Aviv, January 15, 2025. (The Times of Israel: Jack GUEZ / AFP)
January 16, 2025, 7:16 am
After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire-hostage release deal
Officials from all sides confirm agreement, expected to take effect Sunday; security cabinet is to meet Thursday morning to approve the accord.
By TOI STAFF, AGENCIES, Jacob Magid and AMY SPIRO
People attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at Central Park in New York City, on January 12, 2025. (The Times of Israel: Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)
January 13, 2025, 12:40 pm
Biden stresses ‘immediate need’ for hostage-truce deal in call with Netanyahu
PM said to meet with far-right coalition members to gauge support for agreement; negotiators reportedly believe next two days critical to determine if deal is achievable.
By Jacob Magid and TOI STAFF
US President Joe Biden announces a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, in the Rose Garden of the White House on November 26, 2024, in Washington. (The Times of Israel: Saul Loeb/AFP)
November 27, 2024, 10:43 am
Biden says Israel and Lebanon agreed to ceasefire, reveals it will take effect at 4 a.m. Israel-time
“This is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities,” he notes.
By Jacob Magid
Eva Fischl with then US vice-president Joe Biden at the Joint’s centenary celebrations in Washington, DC, in late 2013.
August 5, 2024, 11:36 am
Joint chat with Biden
Fischl took part in the JDC centenary as Joint Australia’s national president and as the only Australian on JDC’s international board.
By Peter Kohn
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