THE LARGEST CIRCULATED JEWISH NEWSPAPER IN THE UK!
EE FR
CONTACT US FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS SALES
WANT TO SELL? WANT TO LET?
LETTINGS INVESTMENTS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
020 8203 2111 WWW.THEROUNDTREE.COM MAIL@THEROUNDTREE.COM 16 JANUARY 2025 / 16 TEVET 5785
@TheJewishWeekly 355
HOSTAGE DEAL SEALED
BY DAVID SAFFER
Israel and Hamas finally agreed a ceasefire and hostage deal last night after months of deadlock. Thirty three hostages will be released over the next six weeks. This includes female soldiers and civilians, men age over 50, and ill or wounded people. American, Qatari and Egyptian officials worked round the clock in Doha to get an agreement finalised. Poster in Tel Aviv of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack Israel’s security deal to expand the Abraham Accords. cabinet then government are expected to “My National Security team will continue approve the deal, which is being finalised, to work closely with Israel and our Allies to today. It comes into effect on Sunday. make sure Gaza NEVER again becomes a Ninety-eight hostages are in captivity in terrorist safe haven,” he wrote. Gaza after 468 days. Israeli authorities beBiden welcomed the news after 15 months lieve a third are dead. At least three hostages of terror. “Soon the hostages will return will be released each week during the ceasehome to their families,” he said. “Under this fire. Israel will release 30 terrorists for each deal, we are determined to bring all of them kidnapped civilian and 50 terrorists for each home.” female soldier released. President Isaac Herzog addressed the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nation last night and backed the deal despite thanked US President Joe Biden and Presichallenges. dent-elect Donald Trump for their efforts in “This is the right move, this is an imporhelping secure a deal. Netanyahu and Biden tant move, this is a necessary move,” he said. will meet in Washington “soon”. “There is no greater moral, human, Jewish, Trump said he will use the Gaza ceasefire
PARASHAT SHEMOT
SHABBAT: London Manchester Leeds Liverpool Birmingham Antwerp Bournemouth Gateshead Jerusalem
BEGINS 16:09 16:09 16:01 16:09 16:08 16:49 16:16 15:56 16:23
ENDS 17:17 17:22 17:22 17:28 17:21 18:05 17:31 17:18 17:40
or Israeli obligation than to bring our sons and daughters back to us, whether to recover at home, or to be laid to rest… Let there be no illusions, this deal, when signed, approved, and implemented, will bring with it deeply painful, challenging and harrowing moments. It will also present significant challenges. This is not a simple situation, it is among the greatest challenges we have ever known… We must utilise every PHOTO: REUTERS diplomatic and security tool to uphold the security interests and defend the safety of all the Israeli people… Our nation has an open, bleeding wound that cannot heal until all our sisters and brothers return to their homeland.” Herzog thanked all parties that pushed for the release of the hostages and a special thanks to Biden and his administration, and Trump and his team. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the deal was “long overdue”, whilst German Chancellor Olaf Scholz noted that deal should open the door to a permanent end to the war.
“When my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, the first thing I did was call Chai.” If you or someone you know has been affected by a cancer diagnosis, call Chai on 0808 808 4567 or visit chaicancercare.org Chai Lifeline Cancer Care Registered Charity No. 1078956
Who else wants to save money on their health insurance?
020 3348 9868 www.lifepointhealthcare.co.uk
info@lifepointhealthcare.co.uk
Continued on page 3