Mediators look to extend truce in Gaza on final day

Israel has welcomed the release of dozens of hostages in recent days and said it will maintain the truce if Hamas keeps freeing captives

The ceasefire has allowed Palestinians to visit houses destroyed in the Israeli bombings south-east of Gaza City (AP)

International mediators are working to extend the truce in Gaza, in the hope that the territory’s Hamas rulers will keep freeing hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further respite from Israel’s air and ground offensive.

The ceasefire is due to expire within a day, otherwise.