The United States on Tuesday called on Israel to avoid ‘significant civilian development’ of Palestinians in southern Gaza once it resumes its offensive against the Hamas group in the territory after the temporary truce period expires. The current truce between Israel and Hamas, which was initially slated for four days, has been extended by two more days in exchange for the release of additional hostages.The United States on Tuesday called on Israel to avoid ‘significant civilian development’ of Palestinians in southern Gaza once it resumes its offensive against the Hamas group in the territory after the temporary truce period expires. The current truce between Israel and Hamas, which was initially slated for four days, has been extended by two more days in exchange for the release of additional hostages.