"Israel Implements Brief Ceasefires in Gaza Conflict"

Israel has agreed to short pauses in the fighting in Gaza, as international pressure mounts for a ceasefire. The Israeli military said it would halt airstrikes for several hours on Thursday to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, but would continue to respond to any attacks from Hamas. The announcement came as the death toll in Gaza rose to over 200, including dozens of children, and rockets continued to be fired into Israel. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire, while the US has blocked a UN Security Council statement calling for a cessation of hostilities.