Aid agencies welcome extension of Gaza truce but fear its end

Concern voiced over deeper humanitarian crisis that may follow if Israel resumes attack on Hamas

Aid agencies have welcomed the two-day extension of the truce in Gaza but voiced concern that the anticipated resumption of Israel's attack on Hamas would lead to an even deeper humanitarian crisis among Palestinians.

Save the Children said it would try to continue to provide what it described as basic relief aid - bottled water, food and essential medicines - some of which it had been able to help deliver during the first four days of the truce.