Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Herzog calls on government to approve hostage deal when it comes to a vote tomorrow
Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel
President Isaac Herzog delivers a statement on the hostage release-ceasefire deal approved by Israel and Hamas on January 15, 2025. (Screenshot, GPO)
President Isaac Herzog calls on the government to approve the hostage-ceasefire deal when it comes up for a vote.
In an address to the nation from his office, Herzog says he supports “the prime minister and the negotiating team for its efforts to reach a deal.”
The security cabinet and the full cabinet, who are expected to vote on the framework tomorrow, must approve the deal “to bring our sons and daughters home,” says the president.
“There is no higher Jewish value than returning captives home,” adds Herzog.
