wIprjwmg _ Clockwise from top left: An Israeli soldier overlooks the Palestinian town of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip from an Israeli army outpost Oct, 7. Women grieve during the funeral of one of the Palestinians killed after an Israeli incursion into Khan Younis Oct. 7 to fight terrorism. Fourteen Palestinians were killed and 100 wounded. Palestinian gunmen shout anti-Israel slogans during a frneral after the Israeli raid against Hamas terrorists. An Israeli protestor holds an anti-intifada poster next to pictures of victims of Palestinian attacks outside the murder trial of Marwan Barghouti, a promi- nent Palestinian uprising leader. Gaza Incursion Prompts Speculation new Israeli military operation has many wondering if the army now has the Gaza Strip in its sights. Is- raeli forces for months have been engaged in a massive anti-terror operation in the West Bank, but have not carried out such operations in Gaza. Several reasons were given, including the argument that an incursion into the densely populated area would lead to heavy Israeli casualties. Israeli officials also said a security fence between Israel and Gaza was preventing ter- rorists from attacking Israeli targets. In recent weeks, however, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon spoke of the inevitability of military action in Gaza to root out the terrorist infrastructure there. Following a series of Palestinian mortar A and rocket attacks from Gaza, the army car- ried out a strike in Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, early Oct. 7. Fourteen Palestinians were killed and more than 100 wounded in the raid on a Hamas stronghold. On Oct. 8, the White House expressed concern over Israeli raids "that have resulted in the deaths and wounding of many Palestinian civilians." White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said, "While the administration supports Israel's right to self- defense, it is critical that Israeli forces make every effort to avoid harm to civilians in exercising that right." The Israeli army denied Palestinian claims that a military helicopter fired a missile at a crowd of civilians outside a mosque. The army said the missile was fired at armed 2002 VOLVO FINAL CLOSEOUT IS Mile/11 Rd 14 Mk 13 Mik • 1-96 Maximum to finance $27,000. 48 MOS. Palestinians with were shooting and throw- ing grenades at Israeli soldiers. During the operation, Israeli troops detained- a Palestinian with a bomb and blew up a bag containing three mortars, Army Radio reported. Shortly after the military operation ended, Palestinians fired three mortars at an Israeli settlement in southern Gaza, but caused no injuries. A senior Hamas official called for revenge and urged all Palestinian groups to attack Israel. Sharon said the Israeli raid had been a success and that Israel would continue its anti-terror operations in Gaza. He expressed regret for the civilian casualties but said Israel had to prevent future terror attacks. — Jewish Telegraphic Agency ALL NEW 2002 S80 LUXURY SEDAN Front Wheel Drive, Leather, Moon Roof, Cold Weather Package, LOADED!