US says it believes Israel will allow reduced aid convoys to Gaza to continue

The US has said it believes Israel will allow aid convoys into the Gaza Strip to continue, albeit in a reduced capacity, despite the ending of the truce.

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Israel had made promises to that effect at the urging of the US, but said truck deliveries would likely be reduced to dozens a day rather than the hundreds that took place during the truce.

Kirby added that Israel's promise to allow the aid deliveries "looks like a good sign going forward".