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Israel's military agreed to a two-hour "humanitarian hiatus" on Sunday, following intense shelling in Gaza City overnight which left at least 40 dead and sent thousands of people fleeing for their lives.

#Breaking #IDF approved humanitarian hiatus at the request of the @ICRC_ilot #IDF will cease fire between 1330-1530 in Sajaiya -Peter Lerner (@LTCPeterLerner) July 20, 2014

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Israel agrees to temporary ceasefire to allow evacuations in shajaia.. But still hearing explosions . #Gaza -Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) July 20, 2014