MIDEAST ISRAEL PALESTINIANS

Palestinian women react during the funeral of Hamas militant Muhammed Abu Shaar, killed during an Israeli missile strike, at his family house in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. Israeli forces pounded Gaza Strip houses, mosques and smuggling tunnels on Monday from the air, land and sea, killing at least seven children as they pressed a bruising offensive against Palestinian militants. (AP Photo/Eyad Baba)

Done