Antony Blinken Assures Gaza Ceasefire Will Commence on Schedule Despite Last-Minute Issue

byAndres Castro
February 23, 2025
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivers a speech on U.S. foreign policy at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivers a speech on U.S. foreign policy at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 2021
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivers a speech on U.S. foreign policy at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 2021. State Department Photo by Ron Przysucha Public Domain.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday (January 16) he is confident a Gaza ceasefire agreed by Israel and Hamas will begin on Sunday as expected, despite a last-minute glitch.

On Thursday, January 16, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism regarding the upcoming Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Despite a minor last-minute glitch, Blinken stated that he is confident the ceasefire will commence as planned this Sunday. The Secretary of State emphasized the importance of this agreement, highlighting it as a crucial step towards restoring peace in the region after prolonged conflict. He noted that diplomatic efforts have been ongoing, and the U.S. remains committed to supporting stability in the area. As tensions continue to linger, the international community is closely watching to ensure that the ceasefire holds and paves the way for further negotiations and humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

Source: Reuters

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