Palestinian girl is comforted by women during the funeral of seven-months old Shahd Okal, his three-years old sister Mary and their mother Asmaa, in Jabalia, 27 July 2006. Twenty-four Palestinians died as Israel pounded with air strikes and artillery east and north of Gaza City on yesterday. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas demanded an immediate ceasefire to Israel’s offensive, condemning what he called “unacceptable acts” and charged that “Israel is clearly violating the Geneva convention” in attacking civilian areas. AFP PHOTO/HRVOJE POLAN
