The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of a series of steps launched as concerns over surging hunger in the territory mount and as Israel faces a wave of international criticism over its conduct in the 21-month war.

According to available information, Israel has pledged to establish “humanitarian corridors” to ensure the safe passage of UN convoys delivering aid to the people of Gaza. It has also said that “humanitarian pauses”—temporary halts in military operations—would be implemented in densely populated areas to facilitate the distribution of aid.

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A civilian ship carrying aid to Palestinians in Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters on Saturday, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirmed.

The UN's humanitarian agency warns only a "trickle" of aid is getting into Gaza - Israel says 800 trucks are inside Gaza waiting for collection.