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President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine, but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

US secretary of state Antony Blinken was called a ‘criminal’ during his final speech as he affirmed his ‘confidence’ that the Gaza ceasefire would be implemented on time.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference ... Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced pressure from far-right politicians not to go through with it.

Netanyahu says 'last-minute crisis' with Hamas holding up ceasefire deal; Blast seen over Gaza skyline as Israel continues airstrikes; Blinken defends US policy on Gaza; LA-area hillsides fragile for landslides after fires.

Ceasefire reached fifteen months after Israel vowed to wipe Hamas ‘off the face of the earth’ following 7 October attack

As a ceasefire brought calm to Gaza's ruined cities, Hamas was quick to emerge from hiding.The militant group has not only survived 15 months of war with Israel — among the deadliest and most destructive in recent memory — but it remains firmly in control of the coastal territory that now resembles an apocalyptic wasteland.

Fifteen months after Israel vowed to wipe Hamas ‘off the face of the earth’ following the 7 October attack, a ceasefire has been reached

Hamas has officially released the names of three female hostages it is due to release first. The announcement came about two hours after the ceasefire was due to begin. The three hostages are Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, who were all taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, there will be a slow withdrawal of the Israeli military from urban centers in Gaza and a surge of humanitarian aid.

But in the early hours of Friday, Netanyahu's office said approval ... U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken earlier on Thursday said a "loose end" in the negotiations needed to be resolved.