The Gaza Strip ceasefire is set to begin on Sunday as planned, despite a last-minute 'loose end' that negotiators are working to resolve, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Israel has delayed cabinet meetings to ratify the ceasefire with Hamas, with reports suggesting that the vote could occur on Friday or Saturday. Israel has blamed Hamas for the hold-up, while Israeli warplanes continue to strike Gaza. The ceasefire deal, which is expected to be approved, aims to halt 15 months of bloodshed and outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. It also includes the release of hostages taken by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners detained in Israel.