Jacob Magid
Still from a video statement on the war in Gaza by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, April 8, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Screenshot, GPO)
April 9, 2024, 3:31 pm
Israel has circled date in calendar for repeatedly-pledged Rafah invasion, PM says
Jerusalem hasn’t yet briefed Washington on the matter, Biden administration says, adding that Israel has agreed to hold off until Netanyahu’s aides discuss matter further in DC.
By LAZAR BERMAN and Jacob Magid
(From left) US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Algeria's Ambassador to the UN Amar Bendjama and Chinese Ambassador to the UN Zhang Jun applaud during a United Nations Security Council meeting demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, at the UN headquarters in New York on March 25, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Angela Weiss/AFP)
March 26, 2024, 10:17 am
UN Security Council adopts call for Gaza ceasefire, hostage release as US abstains
US argues resolution is non-binding ‘so there’s no impact on Israel’s ability to continue to go after Hamas’; indicates inclusion of call to free hostages led it to forgo veto
By Jacob Magid
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield casts a veto vote during a UN Security Council meeting on the Israel-Hamas war, at UN Headquarters in New York City on February 20, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Angela Weiss/AFP)
February 21, 2024, 1:48 pm
US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza war
Veto of Algerian-drafted text is the third time Washington has blocked resolutions since outbreak of fighting as Washington pushes alternative draft; UK abstains in 13-1 vote.
By TOI STAFF, Jacob Magid and AP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits a detention facility in southern Israel where Hamas operatives detained in the Gaza Strip are being questioned by the IDF's 504 human intelligence unit, December 13, 2023. (The Times of Israel: Kobi Gideon/GPO)
December 14, 2023, 12:41 pm
Israeli leaders: War to go on until Hamas defeated, ‘with or without’ world’s approval
Netanyahu says ‘nothing will stop’ Gaza op, while FM Cohen tells visiting Australian minister ceasefire would be a ‘gift’ to Hamas; Washington welcomes recent humanitarian efforts.
By Jacob Magid and TOI STAFF
US President Joe Biden speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, as second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl listen. (The Times of Israel: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Pool via AP)
December 13, 2023, 10:27 am
Marking Hanukkah, Biden vows to keep military support for Israel until Hamas gone
US president tells White House holiday reception ‘surge’ in antisemitism ‘sickening,’ promises steadfast backing despite differences with Israel’s leaders.
By AGENCIES and Jacob Magid
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on November 20, 2023. Photo: Yuki Iwamura/AFP
December 7, 2023, 12:01 pm
UN chief calls to investigate Hamas sex crimes
"There are numerous accounts of sexual violence during the abhorrent acts of terror by Hamas on 7 October that must be vigorously investigated," says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
By AMY SPIRO, Jacob Magid and CARRIE KELLER-LYNN
First footage of the Israeli hostages in ambulances making their way through Egypt's Rafah Crossing on November 24, 2023. (The Times of Israel: Screen capture/X)
November 25, 2023, 3:25 am
First group of 13 Israeli hostages now safely back in Israel
The group were transported by the Red Cross through the Rafah Crossing and are now receiving medical assessment in Israel.
By Jacob Magid, TOI STAFF and Emanuel Fabian
Israel troops in the northern Gaza Strip in a photo released on November 14. Photo: IDF
November 19, 2023, 11:36 am
Ground war continues in Gaza
The US backs Israeli claims on Hamas's use of medical facilities for military purposes.
By Jacob Magid, Emanuel Fabian and JEREMY SHARON
People attend the March for Israel rally November 14, 2023, on the National Mall in Washington. (The Times of Israel: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
November 15, 2023, 9:35 am
‘Let our people go’: Nearly 300,000 rally in Washington for Israel, hostages’ release
Largest pro-Israel event in US history is held under tight security; Herzog: ‘Never again is now’; US congressional leaders slam pro-Palestinian protesters for ‘echoing Hamas’s cry’.
By Jacob Magid and TOI Staff and Agencies
An Ohio-class submarine in the US Central Command area of responsibility. Photo: US CENTCOM
November 7, 2023, 11:41 am
US deploys nuclear-capable submarine to Middle East
Unclear if vessel carrying nuclear ballistic missiles or cruise missiles; CIA chief Burns arrives in Israel; Blinken warns Iran against attacking US personnel in region
By TOI STAFF and Jacob Magid
Messages projected onto a building at George Washington University on October 24. Photo: StopAntisemitism via X
November 7, 2023, 6:56 am
Wave of antisemitism unleashed
By Jacob Magid, TOI STAFF, JTA and CANAAN LIDOR
Joe Biden and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2022. Photo: Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP
November 7, 2023, 6:51 am
Saudi talks may resume after war
Biden, but more notably bin Salman as well, "welcomed ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and called for their immediate release", according to the readout.
By Jacob Magid and TOI STAFF
Antony Blinken (left) meets Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on November 5. Photo: Jonathan Ernst / Pool / AFP
November 6, 2023, 5:30 pm
Blasts settler violence, says Gazans must not be ‘forcibly displaced’
Blasts settler violence, says Gazans must not be ‘forcibly displaced’ US’s Blinken meets PA’s Abbas in Ramallah.
By AGENCIES, Jacob Magid and TOI STAFF
The results of the UN General Assembly vote on October 27.
October 30, 2023, 1:39 pm
UN overwhelmingly passes ceasefire resolution
A resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, which made no mention of Hamas, was overwhelmingly passed by the United Nations General Assembly last Friday, drawing praise from the Islamist terror group and condemnation from Israel.
By Jacob Magid
Palestinians at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on October 16. Photo: Fatima Shbair/AP
October 26, 2023, 12:06 pm
‘Horrified’ by attack but critical of response
"Nothing excuses these acts by Hamas, but you cannot ignore what has been happening in Gaza for all of these years," the diplomat said.
By Jacob Magid
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