Gaza City
Jan 19 2009, AP

Uniformed Hamas security teams emerged on Gaza City’s streets Monday as leaders of the Islamic militant group vowed to restore order in the shattered Palestinian territory after a three-week pummeling by the Israeli military.

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In this Thursday, April 23, 2009 photo Palestinian Mohammed Zibdeh, 12, rests in his home in Gaza City. Mohammed breaths through a mechanical ventilator attached to his throat. His father, Riyad Zibdeh wont let him leave the house, fearing he’ll get...