Concerns are growing over whether the ceasefire can be extended, and talks are meant to begin on its more difficult second phase.

The United Nations humanitarian chief says famine has been mostly averted in Gaza as a surge of aid enters the territory during a fragile ceasefire, but he warns the threat could return quickly if the truce collapses.

The UN chief spoke in the wake of comments made by United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday night in the White House, who suggested the U.S. could “take over” the Gaza Strip, calling on Palestinians living there to leave.