World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has welcomed the Israel-Hamas agreement for the release of 50 hostages and a four-day pause in fighting.

However, he said “this is not enough to end the suffering of civilians”.

“Efforts to free the remaining hostages must continue, and I reiterate that those still in captivity must receive any needed medical care,” Tedros said. “We also continue to call for a ceasefire so that civilians in Gaza can receive sustained, safe and scaled up support for recovery.”