Blinken Confident Gaza Ceasefire Will Begin Sunday Despite Netanyahu's Delay

Jan 16, 2025, 04:20 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that the implementation of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is expected to begin on Sunday, following 15 months of conflict between Hamas and Israel. Blinken expressed confidence in the deal, which he described as a testament to the strength of American diplomacy. Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's delay in a Cabinet vote on the agreement, Blinken remains optimistic that the ceasefire will commence as planned. The agreement aims to end the ongoing conflict and provide relief to the region after a prolonged period of suffering.