With photos depicting death and chants of defiance, hundreds in New York City protest the ongoing bloodshed caused by fighting between Israel's army and Hamas militants in Gaza.<br/> <br />The large crowd waved banners, marched into Times Square and demanded more protest.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE PROTEST LEADER SAYING:<br/> <br />"And make sure that you're sending a message to the U.S. government that you will not allow your taxpayer dollars to kill children in Gaza."<br/> <br />The protest came as Hamas and Israel agreed to a 12-hour humanitarian truce, which starts Saturday at 8 a.m. Israeli time.<br/> <br />The protest also came amid rising death tolls.<br/> <br />Gaza officials say 844 people have been killed in 18 days of conflict.<br/> <br />The death toll for the Israeli army has increased to 35.
