Blinken says US 'determined' to get ceasefire deal 'now'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington was determined to get a ceasefire in Gaza that brings captives home as he started talks with Israel's leadership on Wednesday. 

Blinken claimed "the only reason that that wouldn't be achieved is because of Hamas," despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying Tuesday that he will not agree to end the war. 

Hamas has repeatedly said it will not sign off on any ceasefire deal that does not guarantee a permanent end to Israel's assault on Gaza.