US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence in the ceasefire and hostage deal set to go into effect on Sunday, despite a delay in the Israeli vote on the agreement. Blinken stated that he fully expects the implementation of the agreement, emphasizing that the negotiation process has been challenging and may have loose ends that need to be addressed.
During a press conference on Thursday, Blinken reassured the public that efforts were underway to resolve any outstanding issues. He mentioned being in constant communication with key figures involved in the negotiations, including Biden's Middle East negotiator and Qatari officials.
Israel's decision to postpone the cabinet vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal was attributed to Hamas allegedly not upholding certain aspects of the agreement. Despite this setback, Blinken remained optimistic about the progress made and reiterated his belief that the agreement would move forward as planned.
The delay in the Israeli vote has not deterred Blinken's confidence in the upcoming implementation of the ceasefire and hostage deal. He emphasized the importance of addressing any remaining challenges promptly to ensure the successful execution of the agreement on Sunday.
