United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has pushed for a full humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas instead of a temporary truce, as the “humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is getting worse by the day”, Reuters reports.

“The dialogue that led to the agreement must continue, resulting in a full humanitarian ceasefire, for the benefit of the people of Gaza, Israel and the wider region,” Guterres’ spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.

“The United Nations will continue to support these efforts in every possible way,” he said. Guterres again called for the hostages held by Hamas to be released immediately and unconditionally, Dujarric said.