Truce in Gaza extended but talks over remaining Hamas hostages could get tougher

Palestinians ride bicycles by destroyed buildings in Gaza City on Wednesday (Mohammed Hajjar/AP)

Israel and Hamas agreed at the last minute on Thursday to extend their ceasefire in Gaza by another day.

But any further renewal of the deal, which has seen dozens of hostages and prisoners released, could prove more challenging since Hamas is expected to demand greater concessions for many of the remaining captives.